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Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer: H-1B salaries
45 labor condition applications used the job title Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer. Median offered base salary $177,154; middle half $155,397–$184,974.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 29 | $168,310 |
| Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. | 12 | $181,734 |
| Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. | 2 | $181,064 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 1 | $203,742 |
| Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. | 1 | $134,430 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level III (experienced) | $134,430 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $171,080 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 20 | $155,397 |
| FY2024 | 4 | $171,080 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $181,628 |
| FY2026 | 11 | $184,974 |
Cities
- San Diego, CA25
- Santa Clara, CA11
- San Jose, CA2
- Sparks, NV1
- Frisco, TX1
- Richfield, OH1
- Austin, TX1
- San Clara, CA1
- Coppell, TX1
- Novi, MI1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).