Software Engineer (L3)
H-1B Salary Data · 43 certified filings
$178,936Avg. Salary
$134,971Minimum
$217,661Maximum
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 $178,936 — 47% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 43 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 $178,936 based on 43 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $134,971 to $217,661.
$178,936
Average
$134,971
Minimum
$217,661
Maximum
43
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer (L3)
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Twilio, Inc. | $179,862 | 42 |
Section 2
Software Engineer (L3) Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $193,959 | 7 |
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Risk Manager Ii ($103,888)
Techno Functional Consultant L1 ($100,000)
Project Engineering Manager ($134,954)
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Lead Application Engineer ($136,794)
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.