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R&D Engineer Software 5: H-1B salaries
43 labor condition applications used the job title R&D Engineer Software 5. Median offered base salary $223,752; middle half $215,468–$239,078.
Applications (LCAs)43
Median offered salary$223,752
Middle half of salaries$215,468–$239,078
10th–90th percentile$204,941–$261,416
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| VMware, Inc. | 43 | $223,752 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level IV (fully competent) | $214,750 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 42 | $223,752 |
Cities
- Palo Alto, CA33
- Bellevue, WA3
- Austin, TX2
- Apex, NC1
- Edison, NJ1
- Broomfield, CO1
- Chicago, IL1
- Plainsboro, NJ1
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).