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 |
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Software Developer Applications ($106,116)
Sr. Specialist - Software Development & Engineering ($131,319)
Web Solutions Engineer ($149,578)
Sr Software Engineer (Distributed Systems) ($177,358)
Senior Robotics Software Engineer ($173,181)
Sr. Software Engineer in Test ($151,280)
Executive Director, Director of Software Engineeri ($223,881)
Software Engineer (L2) ($150,125)
Junior Software Developer ($93,887)
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.