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Software Developers in Irvine, CA: H-1B salaries
2,562 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Irvine, CA. Median offered base salary $139,500; middle half $121,222–$164,238.
Applications (LCAs)2,562
Median offered salary$139,500
Middle half of salaries$121,222–$164,238
10th–90th percentile$102,544–$184,558
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $102,357 |
| Level II (qualified) | $129,667 |
| Level III (experienced) | $157,500 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $184,558 |
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.
Employers
Job titles
- Software Engineer389
- Software Developer281
- Software Development Engineer II145
- Senior Software Engineer106
- Software Development Engineer I88
- Sr. Software Engineer59
- Software Engineer II37
- Software Development Engineer III34
- Principal Software Engineer28
- Software Dev Engineer II28
- Programmer Analyst26
- Senior Software Developer22
- Solutions Engineer IV19
- Solutions Engineer III19
- Lead Software Engineer18
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).