Software Engineer/Developer
H-1B Salary Data · 51 certified filings
$97,807Avg. Salary
$78,416Minimum
$177,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer/Developer is $97,807 — 20% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 51 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer/Developer?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer/Developer is $97,807 based on 51 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $78,416 to $177,000.
$97,807
Average
$78,416
Minimum
$177,000
Maximum
51
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer/Developer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $90,644 | 25 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | $89,205 | 10 |
Section 2
Software Engineer/Developer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Westlake, TX | $95,154 | 15 |
| Durham, NC | $94,431 | 8 |
| Merrimack, NH | $93,247 | 10 |
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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.