Software Engineer (4)
H-1B Salary Data · 117 certified filings
$167,456Avg. Salary
$151,549Minimum
$199,534Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer (4) is $167,456 — 38% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 117 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer (4)?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer (4) is $167,456 based on 117 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $151,549 to $199,534.
$167,456
Average
$151,549
Minimum
$199,534
Maximum
117
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer (4)
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP INC. | $168,088 | 110 |
| Specs Inc. | $157,515 | 7 |
Section 2
Software Engineer (4) Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $178,163 | 28 |
| Bellevue, WA | $169,478 | 24 |
| Seattle, WA | $168,989 | 23 |
| San Diego, CA | $160,009 | 11 |
| New York, NY | $158,181 | 12 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $153,998 | 16 |
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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.