Software Developer

H-1B Salary Data · 20,588 certified filings

$108,100Avg. Salary
$50,107Minimum
$995,652Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Developer is $108,100 — 11% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 20,588 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Software Developer?

The average H-1B salary for Software Developer is $108,100 based on 20,588 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $50,107 to $995,652.

$108,100
Average
$50,107
Minimum
$995,652
Maximum
20,588
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Software Developer

Section 2

Software Developer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Cambridge, MA $178,952 6
Redwood Shores, CA $178,372 26
Cupertino, CA $177,457 21
Lowell, MA $175,374 12
Santa Clara, CA $171,278 43
San Jose, CA $170,248 98
Pleasanton, CA $162,415 38
Mountain View, CA $158,144 36
San Francisco, CA $154,191 30
Milpitas, CA $149,344 14
Sunnyvale, CA $148,420 60
Torrance, CA $147,925 10
Oakland, CA $147,778 8
Burlington, MA $146,766 18
Seattle, WA $146,555 74
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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.