Software Developers
H-1B Salary Data · 273 certified filings
$116,393Avg. Salary
$65,291Minimum
$233,289Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Developers is $116,393 — 4% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 273 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Developers?
The average H-1B salary for Software Developers is $116,393 based on 273 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $65,291 to $233,289.
$116,393
Average
$65,291
Minimum
$233,289
Maximum
273
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Developers
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LTIMindtree Limited | $111,785 | 58 |
| COGNIER INC | $84,224 | 36 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $144,517 | 32 |
| Apple Inc. | $177,963 | 29 |
| NavoInfo Inc. | $92,125 | 20 |
| YUVI SYSTEMS INC | $110,050 | 11 |
| OpenBox Solutions, Inc. | $96,834 | 10 |
| GANAIT, INC | $97,246 | 9 |
| e-Data Experts Inc | $105,642 | 7 |
| Parinama LLC | $106,558 | 5 |
| QUBITZ TECH SYSYTEMS LLC | $104,520 | 4 |
| HSQUARE IT SOLUTIONS INC | $96,366 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Developers Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $194,971 | 8 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $194,971 | 8 |
| San Diego, CA | $157,684 | 5 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $154,551 | 17 |
| Fremont, CA | $152,699 | 10 |
| New York, NY | $137,478 | 7 |
| Austin, TX | $113,392 | 7 |
| Hartford, CT | $108,812 | 5 |
| Oak Brook, IL | $106,558 | 5 |
| Irving, TX | $106,349 | 8 |
| Frisco, TX | $101,564 | 18 |
| Richardson, TX | $99,840 | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | $98,849 | 5 |
| Tampa, FL | $95,978 | 8 |
| Houston, TX | $95,163 | 8 |
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Design Release Engineer ($111,225)
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Enterprise Account Engineer Ii ($154,669)
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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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.