Software Programmer
H-1B Salary Data · 293 certified filings
$91,047Avg. Salary
$51,459Minimum
$166,239Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Programmer is $91,047 — 25% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 293 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Programmer?
The average H-1B salary for Software Programmer is $91,047 based on 293 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $51,459 to $166,239.
$91,047
Average
$51,459
Minimum
$166,239
Maximum
293
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Programmer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ITSTAC, LLC | $80,931 | 15 |
| Discovery Analytics Inc | $89,912 | 13 |
| HTMS INC | $88,880 | 10 |
| STEM SOLUTIONS LLC | $92,418 | 10 |
| Radiantze Inc. | $85,877 | 10 |
| JEAN MARTIN INC | $92,574 | 10 |
| MIRACLE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INC. | $115,298 | 10 |
| U PEOPLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $79,300 | 8 |
| BANKING SOFT SOLUTIONS LLC | $120,045 | 7 |
| AMMADAR, LLC | $82,170 | 6 |
| HSQUARE IT SOLUTIONS INC | $77,876 | 6 |
| SVS SOFT TECH LLC | $79,102 | 6 |
| IRIS INFOTECH INC | $87,359 | 4 |
| TECHNOVIZ LLC | $66,894 | 4 |
| Risamsoft Inc. | $92,000 | 4 |
Section 2
Software Programmer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $123,451 | 13 |
| Frisco, TX | $101,353 | 5 |
| Herndon, VA | $94,986 | 7 |
| Austin, TX | $93,736 | 7 |
| New York, NY | $92,441 | 6 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $89,543 | 12 |
| Plano, TX | $88,940 | 7 |
| Sterling, VA | $85,416 | 13 |
| Irving, TX | $85,397 | 13 |
| Columbus, OH | $84,000 | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | $83,708 | 5 |
| Houston, TX | $82,062 | 12 |
| Charlotte, NC | $82,018 | 9 |
| Leander, TX | $77,452 | 5 |
| Madison, WI | $74,496 | 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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.