Specialist I - Software Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 129 certified filings
$117,160Avg. Salary
$90,000Minimum
$170,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Specialist I - Software Engineering is $117,160 — 4% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 129 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Specialist I - Software Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Specialist I - Software Engineering is $117,160 based on 129 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $90,000 to $170,000.
$117,160
Average
$90,000
Minimum
$170,000
Maximum
129
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Specialist I - Software Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UST Global Inc | $117,989 | 121 |
| UST HEALTHPROOF INC. | $104,605 | 8 |
Section 2
Specialist I - Software Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Issaquah, WA | $141,258 | 14 |
| Monterey Park, CA | $128,577 | 5 |
| Richmond, VA | $115,941 | 9 |
| Atlanta, GA | $109,445 | 9 |
| Norfolk, VA | $109,388 | 7 |
| San Antonio, TX | $104,727 | 11 |
| Bentonville, AR | $98,381 | 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.