Software Engineering Applications
H-1B Salary Data · 821 certified filings
$181,399Avg. Salary
$103,165Minimum
$305,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Applications is $181,399 — 49% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 821 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Applications?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Applications is $181,399 based on 821 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $103,165 to $305,000.
$181,399
Average
$103,165
Minimum
$305,000
Maximum
821
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineering Applications
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $181,823 | 800 |
| APPLE PROCESSING LLC | $170,297 | 8 |
| Claris International Inc. | $155,621 | 8 |
| APPLE PAYMENTS SERVICES LLC | $172,621 | 5 |
Section 2
Software Engineering Applications Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $202,945 | 152 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $195,151 | 304 |
| Seattle, WA | $181,216 | 65 |
| New York, NY | $176,376 | 22 |
| Elk Grove, CA | $171,485 | 6 |
| San Diego, CA | $166,021 | 21 |
| Austin, TX | $153,054 | 226 |
| Cary, NC | $151,859 | 12 |
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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.