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Sr Software Development Engineer - Eng: H-1B salaries
83 labor condition applications used the job title Sr Software Development Engineer - Eng. Median offered base salary $180,000; middle half $170,556–$190,006.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 83 | $180,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $187,599 |
| Level III (experienced) | $180,928 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $228,000 |
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 | 3 | $172,800 |
| FY2024 | 32 | $173,703 |
| FY2025 | 21 | $186,000 |
| FY2026 | 23 | $190,011 |
Cities
- Palo Alto, CA63
- Fremont, CA6
- Austin, TX5
- Mountain View, CA3
- San Jose, CA2
- San Diego, CA1
- Manor, TX1
- Milpitas, CA1
- San Francisco, CA1
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).