Software Development Engineer - Applications
H-1B Salary Data · 23 certified filings
$170,977Avg. Salary
$103,210Minimum
$255,445Maximum
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 - Applications is $170,977 — 41% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 23 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Applications?
The average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Applications is $170,977 based on 23 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $103,210 to $255,445.
$170,977
Average
$103,210
Minimum
$255,445
Maximum
23
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Development Engineer - Applications
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $175,111 | 20 |
Section 2
Software Development Engineer - Applications Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | $184,233 | 7 |
| Cupertino, CA | $182,024 | 6 |
| Austin, TX | $149,289 | 6 |
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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.