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Director, Software insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings2,717All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$170,0002,538 eligible salary records
Employer names684Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$143,874–$214,896Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
0129258386515FY 2016: 54 filings16FY 2017: 61 filings17FY 2018: 105 filings18FY 2019: 162 filings19FY 2020: 187 filings20FY 2021: 278 filings21FY 2022: 327 filings22FY 2023: 362 filings23FY 2024: 377 filings24FY 2025: 460 filings25FY 2026: 344 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*344 filings$189,800 median · n=319

*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
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 2,538 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
Director, Software Engineering1,346
$164,486 median · n=1,259 eligible
Director, Software Development199
$188,600 median · n=189 eligible
Senior Director, Software Engineering145
$221,291 median · n=129 eligible
Associate Director, Software Engineer118
$138,000 median · n=109 eligible
Associate Director, Software Engineering75
$170,985 median · n=70 eligible
Director, Software Engineer71
$165,000 median · n=67 eligible
Executive Director, Software Engineer58
$219,050 median · n=56 eligible
Director, Software Development Engineering57
$184,829 median · n=51 eligible

Top 8 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
Durham, NC262
$141,003 median · n=259 eligible
San Francisco, CA117
$234,150 median · n=108 eligible
Weehawken, NJ117
$150,000 median · n=113 eligible
New York, NY103
$183,092 median · n=97 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA99
$244,191 median · n=90 eligible
Westlake, TX80
$139,464 median · n=80 eligible
Boston, MA62
$170,935 median · n=62 eligible
San Jose, CA62
$258,151 median · n=56 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
93.8%Certified LCAs
Certified2,548 93.8%
Certified - Withdrawn114 4.2%
Withdrawn47 1.7%
Denied8 0.3%

Denominator: all 2,717 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC261
$139,464 median · n=260 eligible
Ubs Business Solutions Us LLC211
$146,750 median · n=200 eligible
Capital One Services, LLC116
$142,615 median · n=114 eligible
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments116
$161,741 median · n=114 eligible
Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.102
$229,772 median · n=89 eligible
Jpmorgan Chase & Co.85
$210,000 median · n=84 eligible
Salesforce.Com, Inc.67
$201,968 median · n=63 eligible
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC42
$120,806 median · n=42 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
$170,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$127,150
25th percentile$143,874
Median (50th)$170,000
75th percentile$214,896
90th percentile$260,000

n=2,538 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

2,717 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
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$157,187 /yr

I-200-26174-040738
Reported wage: $157,187–$189,250 / year
Annualized: $157,187
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-30
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Durham, NC06/23/202606/29/2026
Google LLCDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$456,000 /yr

I-200-26174-042936
Reported wage: $456,000 / year
Annualized: $456,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-30
Employment end: 2029-12-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Mountain View, CA06/23/202612/20/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$157,187 /yr

I-200-26173-036679
Reported wage: $157,187–$185,475 / year
Annualized: $157,187
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Durham, NC06/22/202606/29/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$157,187 /yr

I-200-26173-037932
Reported wage: $157,187–$189,075 / year
Annualized: $157,187
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Durham, NC06/22/202607/06/2026
Salesforce, Inc.Senior Director, Software Engineering

Filing details

$350,786.44 /yr

I-200-26173-038099
Reported wage: $350,786.44 / year
Annualized: $350,786
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-12-19
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA06/22/202612/20/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$163,598 /yr

I-200-26174-040627
Reported wage: $163,598–$186,150 / year
Annualized: $163,598
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA06/22/202606/29/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$164,649 /yr

I-200-26169-028011
Reported wage: $164,649–$198,375 / year
Annualized: $164,649
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Jersey City, NJ06/18/202606/29/2026
Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$150,462 /yr

I-200-26169-028940
Reported wage: $150,462–$164,350 / year
Annualized: $150,462
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Covington, KY06/18/202606/29/2026
Ubs Business Solutions Us LLCAssociate Director, Software Engineer

Filing details

$108,800 /yr

I-200-26169-031044
Reported wage: $108,800 / year
Annualized: $108,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-10-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Morrisville, NC06/18/202610/25/2026
Capital One Services, LLCDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$189,800 /yr

I-200-26169-031492
Reported wage: $189,800–$325,900 / year
Annualized: $189,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-12-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL06/18/202612/03/2026
Capital One Services, LLCDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$189,800 /yr

I-200-26169-031932
Reported wage: $189,800–$325,900 / year
Annualized: $189,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-12-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Wilmington, DE06/18/202612/11/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$157,187 /yr

I-200-26170-034075
Reported wage: $157,187–$187,550 / year
Annualized: $157,187
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Durham, NC06/19/202606/29/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$172,372 /yr

I-200-26168-023405
Reported wage: $172,372–$189,725 / year
Annualized: $172,372
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Westlake, TX06/17/202606/29/2026
Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.Director, Software Engineering

Filing details

$256,215 /yr

I-200-26168-024028
Reported wage: $256,215–$338,000 / year
Annualized: $256,215
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-09-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA06/17/202609/09/2026
Expedia, Inc.Director, Software Development Engineering

Filing details

$286,270 /yr

I-200-26168-024935
Reported wage: $286,270–$328,140.44 / year
Annualized: $286,270
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-08-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA06/17/202608/11/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$170,248 /yr

I-200-26167-020068
Reported wage: $170,248–$187,625 / year
Annualized: $170,248
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2029-12-04
Worker positions: 1

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

Merrimack, NH06/16/202612/05/2026
Iron Mountain Information Management, LLCSenior Director, Software Development

Filing details

$220,000 /yr

I-200-26167-020973
Reported wage: $220,000–$250,000 / year
Annualized: $220,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2029-08-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Clearwater, FL06/16/202608/03/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineer

Filing details

$156,998 /yr

I-200-26167-022604
Reported wage: $156,998–$170,000 / year
Annualized: $156,998
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Westlake, TX06/16/202606/22/2026
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.Director, Software Engineering

Filing details

$158,974 /yr

I-200-26166-014347
Reported wage: $158,974–$214,000 / year
Annualized: $158,974
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-23
Employment end: 2029-09-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Newark, NJ06/15/202609/10/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$156,998 /yr

I-200-26166-014978
Reported wage: $156,998–$185,000 / year
Annualized: $156,998
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-23
Employment end: 2029-12-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Westlake, TX06/15/202612/04/2026
Mastercard Technologies, LLCDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$165,000 /yr

I-200-25209-203233
Reported wage: $165,000–$264,000 / year
Annualized: $165,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2028-08-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Pearland, TX07/28/202508/25/2025
Finicity CorporationDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$201,406 /yr

I-200-26163-009271
Reported wage: $201,406–$281,000 / year
Annualized: $201,406
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-11-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Holladay, UT06/12/202611/13/2026
Cox Automotive Corporate Services, LLCDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$326,769.77 /yr

I-200-26163-011711
Reported wage: $326,769.77 / year
Annualized: $326,770
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-11-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Bothell, WA06/12/202611/30/2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Software Engineering

Filing details

$157,187 /yr

I-200-26165-013071
Reported wage: $157,187–$193,400 / year
Annualized: $157,187
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Durham, NC06/14/202606/22/2026
Tivo Platform Technologies, LLCDirector, Software Development

Filing details

$267,643 /yr

I-200-26162-004120
Reported wage: $267,643–$303,746 / year
Annualized: $267,643
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA06/11/202606/29/2026

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.