Software Engineer (L2)
H-1B Salary Data · 19 certified filings
$150,125Avg. Salary
$126,942Minimum
$167,720Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer (L2) is $150,125 — 24% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 19 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer (L2)?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer (L2) is $150,125 based on 19 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $126,942 to $167,720.
$150,125
Average
$126,942
Minimum
$167,720
Maximum
19
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer (L2)
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Twilio, Inc. | $150,125 | 19 |
Section 2
Software Engineer (L2) Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $160,350 | 5 |
Related Roles
Software Engineer [L3] ($145,147)
Senior, Software Engineer ($147,731)
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test ($129,354)
Specialist Software Engineer ($144,901)
Software Test Engineer II ($106,052)
Senior Camera Software Engineer ($128,115)
Software Engineer, Platform ($167,216)
Principal, Software Development Engineer ($196,145)
Engineer - Software Development ($137,658)
Sr. Software Developer ($123,982)
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.