Software Developer I
H-1B Salary Data · 58 certified filings
$88,942Avg. Salary
$59,010Minimum
$146,307Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Developer I is $88,942 — 27% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 58 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Developer I?
The average H-1B salary for Software Developer I is $88,942 based on 58 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $59,010 to $146,307.
$88,942
Average
$59,010
Minimum
$146,307
Maximum
58
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Developer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Savvients Inc | $85,561 | 20 |
| Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC | $77,551 | 4 |
| AINS, LLC | $92,913 | 4 |
| Nationstar Mortgage, LLC | $84,094 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Developer I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $85,592 | 6 |
| Chandler, AZ | $84,327 | 11 |
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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.