OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Linux Software Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsLinux Software Engineer insights
Total filings38All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$111,92130 eligible salary records
Employer names26Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$97,476–$134,439Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*1 filings$190,000 median · n=1
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 30 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Linux Software Engineer12
$98,952 median · n=10 eligible
Embedded Linux Software Engineer6
$113,767 median · n=6 eligible
Senior Linux Software Engineer3
$150,500 median · n=2 eligible
Distinguished Linux Software Engineer2
$286,984 median · n=2 eligible
Embedded Linux Software Engineer Ii2
$105,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Linux Software Engineer2
$175,906 median · n=2 eligible
Unix/Linux Software Engineer2
— median · n=0 eligible
Embedded Linux Software Engineer - Emobility Ac R&D1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Bedford, MA3
$101,695 median · n=2 eligible
San Diego, CALIFORNIA3
$97,000 median · n=1 eligible
Santa Clara, CA3
$184,662 median · n=3 eligible
Dearborn, MI2
$132,553 median · n=2 eligible
Lawrence, MA2
$72,250 median · n=2 eligible
New York, NY2
$101,069 median · n=2 eligible
Renton, WA2
$132,019 median · n=2 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA2
$144,267 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
84.2%Certified LCAs
Certified32 84.2%
Certified - Withdrawn5 13.2%
Withdrawn1 2.6%
Denominator: all 38 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Centaurus Technology Partners, LLC4
$93,100 median · n=4 eligible
Lancesoft, Inc.4
$98,000 median · n=2 eligible
Digital Itechnology LLC2
— median · n=0 eligible
Ford Motor Company2
$132,553 median · n=2 eligible
Irobot Corporation2
$135,000 median · n=1 eligible
Kollasoft,Inc.2
$101,069 median · n=2 eligible
Meteorcomm LLC2
$132,019 median · n=2 eligible
Qikconnex LLC2
$105,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$111,921Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$74,951
25th percentile$97,476
Median (50th)$111,921
75th percentile$134,439
90th percentile$185,196
n=30 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
38 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Storage, Inc. | Linux Software Engineer | $190,000I-200-25358-509860 Reported wage: $190,000–$210,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-02 Employment end: 2028-12-29 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 12/24/2025 | 12/30/2025 |
| Qikconnex LLC | Embedded Linux Software Engineer Ii | $105,000I-200-25167-098281 Reported wage: $105,000 / year Annualized: $105,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-24 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Skillman, NJ | 06/16/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Qikconnex LLC | Embedded Linux Software Engineer Ii | $105,000I-200-25162-081754 Reported wage: $105,000 / year Annualized: $105,000 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-12 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Skillman, NJ | 06/11/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Hayden Ai Technologies, Inc. | Linux Software Engineer (Device Team) | $167,149I-200-23076-859058 Reported wage: $167,149–$190,000 / year Annualized: $167,149 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-11 Employment end: 2026-03-26 Worker positions: 1 | Oakland, CA | 03/17/2023 | 03/27/2023 |
| Planmeca U.S.A., Inc. | Embedded Linux Software Engineer | $123,386I-200-25135-982386 Reported wage: $123,386 / year Annualized: $123,386 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-22 Employment end: 2028-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 05/15/2025 | 06/15/2025 |
| Ford Motor Company | Embedded Linux Software Engineer | $132,350I-200-24199-203176 Reported wage: $132,350–$141,240 / year Annualized: $132,350 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-24 Employment end: 2027-07-25 Worker positions: 1 | Dearborn, MI | 07/17/2024 | 07/26/2024 |
| Irobot Corporation | Senior Linux Software Engineer | $157,643I-200-23244-316772 Reported wage: $157,643 / year Annualized: $157,643 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-03 Employment end: 2027-01-17 Worker positions: 1 | Bedford, MA | 09/01/2023 | 01/18/2024 |
| Brain Corporation | Senior Staff Embedded Linux Software Engineer | $189,969I-200-24008-625031 Reported wage: $189,969–$205,215 / year Annualized: $189,969 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-22 Employment end: 2027-02-11 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 01/08/2024 | 02/12/2024 |
| Ctrl Iq, Inc. | Distinguished Linux Software Engineer | $275,000I-200-24106-887733 Reported wage: $275,000 / year Annualized: $275,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-22 Employment end: 2027-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 04/15/2024 | 06/01/2024 |
| Meteorcomm LLC | Embedded Linux Software Engineer, Sr. Ii | $150,195.14I-200-24086-830796 Reported wage: $150,195.14 / year Annualized: $150,195 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-02 Employment end: 2027-09-19 Worker positions: 1 | Renton, WA | 03/26/2024 | 09/20/2024 |
| Veritas Technologies LLC | Principal Linux Software Engineer | $184,662I-200-23234-287136 Reported wage: $184,662–$242,800 / year Annualized: $184,662 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-08-29 Employment end: 2026-10-09 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 08/22/2023 | 10/10/2023 |
| Ctrl Iq, Inc. Dba Ciq | Distinguished Linux Software Engineer | $298,967I-200-23230-277337 Reported wage: $298,967 / year Annualized: $298,967 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-08-25 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Reno, NV | 08/18/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Ford Motor Company | Linux Software Engineer | $132,755I-200-23181-159452 Reported wage: $132,755–$184,260 / year Annualized: $132,755 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-07-10 Employment end: 2026-07-09 Worker positions: 1 | Dearborn, MI | 06/30/2023 | 07/10/2023 |
| Centaurus Technology Partners, LLC | Linux Software Engineer | $98,904I-200-23173-135529 Reported wage: $98,904 / year Annualized: $98,904 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-29 Employment end: 2026-07-09 Worker positions: 1 | Aubrey, TX | 06/22/2023 | 07/10/2023 |
| Siemens Industry, Inc. | Embedded Linux Software Engineer - Emobility Ac R&D | $120,000I-200-23038-756934 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-02-14 Employment end: 2026-03-05 Worker positions: 1 | Peachtree Corners, GA | 02/07/2023 | 03/06/2023 |
| Veritas Technologies LLC | Principal Linux Software Engineer | $167,149I-200-22266-490323 Reported wage: $167,149–$179,000 / year Annualized: $167,149 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-09-30 Employment end: 2025-10-09 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 09/23/2022 | 10/10/2022 |
| Centaurus Technology Partners, LLC | Linux Software Engineer | $94,100I-200-21264-598032 Reported wage: $94,100 / year Annualized: $94,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-09-28 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 09/21/2021 | 10/01/2021 |
| Meteorcomm LLC | Embedded Linux Software Engineer, Sr. | $113,841.94I-200-21203-478179 Reported wage: $113,841.94 / year Annualized: $113,842 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-07-29 Employment end: 2024-09-19 Worker positions: 1 | Renton, WA | 07/22/2021 | 09/20/2021 |
| Centaurus Technology Partners, LLC | Linux Software Engineer | $80,000I-200-21194-459479 Reported wage: $80,000 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-07-20 Employment end: 2024-07-25 Worker positions: 1 | Jackson, MS | 07/13/2021 | 07/26/2021 |
| Centaurus Technology Partners, LLC | Linux Software Engineer | $92,100I-200-21190-453754 Reported wage: $92,100 / year Annualized: $92,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-07-16 Employment end: 2024-07-18 Worker positions: 1 | Radnor, PA | 07/09/2021 | 07/19/2021 |
| Irobot Corporation | Senior Linux Software Engineer | $135,000I-200-20358-976562 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2020-12-31 Employment end: 2024-01-17 Worker positions: 1 | Bedford, MA | 12/22/2020 | 01/18/2021 |
| Lancesoft, Inc. | Linux Software Engineer | $99,000I-200-20344-946651 Reported wage: $99,000 / year Annualized: $99,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2020-12-16 Employment end: 2024-04-18 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 12/09/2020 | 04/19/2021 |
| Digital Itechnology LLC | Unix/Linux Software Engineer | $38.04I-200-20140-584791 Reported wage: $38.04 / hour Annualized: $79,123 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-05-27 Employment end: 2023-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Woodbury, NY | 05/19/2020 | 10/01/2020 |
| Kollasoft,Inc. | Linux Software Engineer | $101,070I-200-20073-405418 Reported wage: $101,070 / year Annualized: $101,070 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-03-20 Employment end: 2023-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 03/13/2020 | 07/01/2020 |
| Kollasoft,Inc. | Linux Software Engineer | $101,067I-200-19309-128022 Reported wage: $101,067–$101,070 / year Annualized: $101,067 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2019-11-13 Employment end: 2022-11-04 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 11/05/2019 | 11/05/2019 |
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