Software Dev Engineer III
H-1B Salary Data · 619 certified filings
$211,359Avg. Salary
$171,600Minimum
$261,500Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Dev Engineer III is $211,359 — 74% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 619 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Dev Engineer III?
The average H-1B salary for Software Dev Engineer III is $211,359 based on 619 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $171,600 to $261,500.
$211,359
Average
$171,600
Minimum
$261,500
Maximum
619
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Dev Engineer III
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $211,084 | 527 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $210,691 | 38 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $207,986 | 34 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | $220,588 | 8 |
| A9.com LLC | $241,400 | 4 |
Section 2
Software Dev Engineer III Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $242,844 | 13 |
| East Palo Alto, CA | $236,446 | 11 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $234,393 | 35 |
| Cupertino, CA | $232,494 | 5 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $232,118 | 31 |
| New York, NY | $225,508 | 25 |
| Austin, TX | $209,188 | 29 |
| Bellevue, WA | $206,907 | 85 |
| Boston, MA | $206,186 | 8 |
| Seattle, WA | $205,607 | 326 |
| Arlington, VA | $205,280 | 10 |
| Dallas, TX | $202,022 | 5 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.