Software Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 43 certified filings
$136,723Avg. Salary
$77,709Minimum
$240,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer is $136,723 — 13% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 43 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer ?
The average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer is $136,723 based on 43 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $77,709 to $240,000.
$136,723
Average
$77,709
Minimum
$240,000
Maximum
43
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Expedia, Inc. | $133,862 | 35 |
| Adobe Inc. | $193,333 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Development Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $143,764 | 24 |
| Austin, TX | $118,615 | 9 |
Related Roles
MTS 1, Software Engineer ($188,197)
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (JAVA) ($103,456)
Senior Software Engineer, Backend ($210,267)
Sr. Software Engineer in Test ($151,280)
Software Dev Engineer II ($171,633)
Staff Engineer - Software ($131,407)
Senior Software Engineer III ($153,592)
Tech Lead Software Engineer ($169,612)
Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering Sr. ($165,632)
Staff Software Development Engineer L5 ($149,272)
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.