Software Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 6,623 certified filings
$175,025Avg. Salary
$71,656Minimum
$325,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineering is $175,025 — 44% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 6,623 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineering is $175,025 based on 6,623 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $71,656 to $325,000.
$175,025
Average
$71,656
Minimum
$325,000
Maximum
6,623
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | $175,231 | 6,555 |
| MUFG Bank, Ltd. | $157,259 | 25 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $185,453 | 14 |
| Synopsys, Inc. | $154,904 | 7 |
| General Motors | $146,742 | 7 |
| Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company | $112,500 | 6 |
| SYSSTEK LLC | $88,441 | 4 |
| Google LLC | $192,399 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $213,424 | 41 |
| Edison, NJ | $200,736 | 5 |
| Mountain View, CA | $199,991 | 477 |
| Union City, CA | $199,357 | 6 |
| Milpitas, CA | $195,131 | 11 |
| Issaquah, WA | $190,085 | 10 |
| Fremont, CA | $189,601 | 17 |
| Sammamish, WA | $187,813 | 9 |
| San Diego, CA | $187,771 | 20 |
| Menlo Park, CA | $186,391 | 6 |
| New York, NY | $186,192 | 96 |
| San Francisco, CA | $186,003 | 45 |
| Cedar Park, TX | $185,700 | 5 |
| Cupertino, CA | $185,646 | 5 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $183,028 | 38 |
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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.