Software Engineer Iii
H-1B Salary Data · 1,743 certified filings
$128,638Avg. Salary
$70,900Minimum
$229,999Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer Iii is $128,638 — 6% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 1,743 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer Iii?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer Iii is $128,638 based on 1,743 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $70,900 to $229,999.
$128,638
Average
$70,900
Minimum
$229,999
Maximum
1,743
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer Iii
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $121,174 | 892 |
| J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. | $120,998 | 82 |
| Truist Bank | $136,581 | 76 |
| Wayfair LLC | $188,358 | 39 |
| Staples, Inc. | $140,089 | 29 |
| LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. | $103,704 | 26 |
| Federal Express Corporation | $110,771 | 26 |
| FedEx Dataworks, Inc. | $117,234 | 24 |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | $175,006 | 23 |
| M&T Bank | $132,409 | 23 |
| Chewy, Inc. | $178,039 | 23 |
| Paychex North America Inc. | $122,393 | 19 |
| Cummins Inc. | $120,961 | 17 |
| LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc. | $99,864 | 16 |
| Credit Karma LLC | $186,664 | 15 |
Section 2
Software Engineer Iii Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $181,454 | 42 |
| Redwood City, CA | $175,641 | 24 |
| San Francisco, CA | $175,470 | 7 |
| New York, NY | $174,656 | 10 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $167,359 | 5 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $166,257 | 10 |
| Seattle, WA | $158,737 | 6 |
| San Jose, CA | $157,210 | 5 |
| San Diego, CA | $154,772 | 5 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $154,688 | 30 |
| Beaverton, OR | $153,751 | 12 |
| Bellevue, WA | $153,317 | 32 |
| Plantation, FL | $152,886 | 6 |
| Charlotte, NC | $150,040 | 39 |
| Portland, OR | $147,314 | 5 |
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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.