Software Engineer [L3]
H-1B Salary Data · 10 certified filings
$145,148Avg. Salary
$137,259Minimum
$155,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer [L3] is $145,148 — 19% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 10 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer [L3]?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer [L3] is $145,148 based on 10 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $137,259 to $155,000.
$145,148
Average
$137,259
Minimum
$155,000
Maximum
10
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer [L3]
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Armada Systems, Inc. | $145,147 | 10 |
Section 2
Software Engineer [L3] Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $145,164 | 9 |
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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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.