Software Engineer (5)
H-1B Salary Data · 52 certified filings
$198,054Avg. Salary
$163,550Minimum
$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 Engineer (5) is $198,054 — 63% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 52 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer (5)?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer (5) is $198,054 based on 52 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $163,550 to $264,514.
$198,054
Average
$163,550
Minimum
$264,514
Maximum
52
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer (5)
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP INC. | $198,018 | 48 |
| Specs Inc. | $198,484 | 4 |
Section 2
Software Engineer (5) Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $220,557 | 11 |
| Seattle, WA | $202,895 | 7 |
| Bellevue, WA | $197,343 | 19 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $177,337 | 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.