Software Engineer - Applications
H-1B Salary Data · 60 certified filings
$167,860Avg. Salary
$103,210Minimum
$226,158Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer - Applications is $167,860 — 38% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 60 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer - Applications?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer - Applications is $167,860 based on 60 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $103,210 to $226,158.
$167,860
Average
$103,210
Minimum
$226,158
Maximum
60
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer - Applications
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $171,633 | 55 |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | $126,350 | 5 |
Section 2
Software Engineer - Applications Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | $184,760 | 21 |
| Cupertino, CA | $173,237 | 12 |
| San Diego, CA | $155,865 | 6 |
| Austin, TX | $149,594 | 12 |
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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.