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Core Software Engineer

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Core Software Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings11All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$120,4539 eligible salary records
Employer names10Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$91,874–$140,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01233FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2025: 1 filings25Fiscal year
FY 20251 filings$135,252 median · n=1

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 9 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Core Software Engineer5
$105,937 median · n=4 eligible
Adas Core Software Engineer1
$68,869 median · n=1 eligible
Core Software Engineer (Mts)1
— median · n=0 eligible
Core Software Engineer--Security1
$120,453 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Staff Core Software Engineer1
$179,036 median · n=1 eligible
Sitecore Software Engineer1
$135,252 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Sitecore Software Engineer1
$142,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Sunnyvale, CA2
— median · n=0 eligible
Chicago, IL1
$83,366 median · n=1 eligible
Cambridge, MA1
$91,874 median · n=1 eligible
Dearborn, MI1
$68,869 median · n=1 eligible
Idaho Falls, ID1
$142,000 median · n=1 eligible
Los Angeles, CA1
$120,453 median · n=1 eligible
Miami, FL1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Northlake, TX1
$135,252 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
81.8%Certified LCAs
Certified9 81.8%
Certified - Withdrawn2 18.2%

Denominator: all 11 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Riverbed Technology, Inc.2
— median · n=0 eligible
8x8, Inc.1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible
Ford Motor Company1
$68,869 median · n=1 eligible
Ibm Corporation1
$83,366 median · n=1 eligible
Kindercare Education, LLC1
$135,252 median · n=1 eligible
Modulate, Inc.1
$91,874 median · n=1 eligible
Martianware Inc1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Melaleuca, Inc.1
$142,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$120,453Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$80,467
25th percentile$91,874
Median (50th)$120,453
75th percentile$140,000
90th percentile$149,407

n=9 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

11 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Kindercare Education, LLCSitecore Software Engineer

Filing details

$135,252 /yr

I-200-25027-644452
Reported wage: $135,252 / year
Annualized: $135,252
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-03
Employment end: 2028-06-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Northlake, TX01/27/202506/06/2025
Martianware IncCore Software Engineer

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-22176-312519
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-07-01
Employment end: 2025-07-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Miami, FL06/25/202207/18/2022
Melaleuca, Inc.Sr. Sitecore Software Engineer

Filing details

$142,000 /yr

I-200-19365-222780
Reported wage: $142,000–$143,000 / year
Annualized: $142,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-01-07
Employment end: 2022-12-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Idaho Falls, ID12/31/201912/31/2019
Modulate, Inc.Core Software Engineer

Filing details

$91,874 /yr

I-200-19302-114244
Reported wage: $91,874–$95,000 / year
Annualized: $91,874
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2019-11-05
Employment end: 2022-11-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cambridge, MA10/29/201911/18/2019
8x8, Inc.Core Software Engineer

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-19055-840516
Reported wage: $120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-11
Employment end: 2022-08-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CALIFORNIA03/05/201908/26/2019
Ford Motor CompanyAdas Core Software Engineer

Filing details

$68,869 /yr

I-200-18207-867083
Reported wage: $68,869–$134,880 / year
Annualized: $68,869
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-08-06
Employment end: 2021-08-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Dearborn, MI07/31/201808/06/2018
Ibm CorporationCore Software Engineer

Filing details

$83,366 /yr

I-200-18037-382249
Reported wage: $83,366–$94,817 / year
Annualized: $83,366
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-02-12
Employment end: 2021-08-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL02/06/201808/08/2018
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Senior Staff Core Software Engineer

Filing details

$179,036 /yr

I-200-16260-409880
Reported wage: $179,036 / year
Annualized: $179,036
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2016-10-05
Employment end: 2020-01-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA09/29/201601/21/2017
Riverbed Technology, Inc.Core Software Engineer (Mts)

Filing details

$126,750 /yr

I-200-13319-770122
Reported wage: $126,750 / year
Annualized: $126,750
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-06-28
Employment end: 2017-05-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sunnyvale, CA11/15/201305/16/2014
Verizon Digital Media Services, Inc.Core Software Engineer--Security

Filing details

$120,453 /yr

I-200-16137-315238
Reported wage: $120,453 / year
Annualized: $120,453
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-05-20
Employment end: 2019-05-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/16/201605/23/2016
Riverbed Technology, Inc.Core Software Engineer

Filing details

$100,390 /yr

I-200-13055-303219
Reported wage: $100,390–$100,899 / year
Annualized: $100,390
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-12-16
Employment end: 2016-09-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sunnyvale, CA03/12/201309/06/2013

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.