Software Development Engineer - Security
H-1B Salary Data · 34 certified filings
$195,289Avg. Salary
$132,267Minimum
$264,514Maximum
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 - Security is $195,289 — 61% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 34 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Security?
The average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Security is $195,289 based on 34 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $132,267 to $264,514.
$195,289
Average
$132,267
Minimum
$264,514
Maximum
34
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Development Engineer - Security
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $195,289 | 34 |
Section 2
Software Development Engineer - Security Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $212,548 | 16 |
| Seattle, WA | $197,744 | 8 |
| Austin, TX | $153,790 | 7 |
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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.