Software Development Specialist
H-1B Salary Data · 66 certified filings
$115,804Avg. Salary
$89,274Minimum
$152,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Development Specialist is $115,804 — 5% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 66 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Development Specialist?
The average H-1B salary for Software Development Specialist is $115,804 based on 66 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $89,274 to $152,000.
$115,804
Average
$89,274
Minimum
$152,000
Maximum
66
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Development Specialist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NTT DATA Americas, Inc. | $113,214 | 37 |
| NTT DATA Services, LLC | $106,847 | 11 |
| Amdocs, Inc. | $134,409 | 10 |
Section 2
Software Development Specialist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | $123,836 | 6 |
| Irving, TX | $108,068 | 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.