Software Development Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 739 certified filings
$189,319Avg. Salary
$108,826Minimum
$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 Engineering is $189,319 — 56% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 739 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineering is $189,319 based on 739 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $108,826 to $264,514.
$189,319
Average
$108,826
Minimum
$264,514
Maximum
739
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Development Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $189,422 | 738 |
Section 2
Software Development Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $197,576 | 407 |
| San Francisco, CA | $197,249 | 12 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $192,575 | 29 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $192,220 | 67 |
| Seattle, WA | $186,551 | 116 |
| New York, NY | $174,514 | 12 |
| San Diego, CA | $160,635 | 25 |
| Austin, TX | $150,018 | 57 |
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Associate Architect ($124,960)
Test Engineer ($108,968)
Designer Ii ($86,468)
Senior Autonomy Engineer ($135,253)
R&D Engineering ($171,427)
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.