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)

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
SNAP INC. $168,088 110
Specs Inc. $157,515 7
Section 2

Software Engineer (4) Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
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
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.