Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 62 certified filings
$152,820Avg. Salary
$71,282Minimum
$268,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer is $152,820 — 26% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 62 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer ?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer is $152,820 based on 62 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $71,282 to $268,000.
$152,820
Average
$71,282
Minimum
$268,000
Maximum
62
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | $192,264 | 24 |
| Intuit Inc. | $135,642 | 17 |
| KBTS Technologies, Inc. | $93,967 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | $232,166 | 6 |
| Mountain View, CA | $172,054 | 13 |
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Sr Software Development Engineer ($153,326)
Software Developer Engineer in Test ($115,685)
Embedded Software Engineer II ($108,984)
Senior Mobile Engineer ($171,404)
Software Engineer.Advanced ($129,575)
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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.