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
Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering ($169,421)
Staff Software Development Engineer L5 ($149,272)
Full-stack Developer ($104,142)
Software Test Engineer - Sr. Consultant level ($139,089)
Software Engineer Staff ($177,845)
Specialist II - Software Engineering ($121,116)
Software Dev Engineer III ($211,358)
Sr Software Engineer I ($148,249)
Engineer - Software Development ($137,658)
Staff Engineer, Software ($154,161)
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.