OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
R&D Engineer Software
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 recordsR&D Engineer Software insights
Total filings1,092All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$163,5501,079 eligible salary records
Employer names27Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$140,090–$187,902Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*106 filings$186,446 median · n=105
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 1,079 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
R&D Engineer Software821
$159,928 median · n=810 eligible
R&D Engineer Software 4102
$186,455 median · n=101 eligible
R&D Engineer Software 557
$219,761 median · n=57 eligible
R&D Engineer Software 346
$160,205 median · n=45 eligible
R&D Engineer Software Quality31
$152,679 median · n=31 eligible
R&D Engineer Software 215
$138,375 median · n=15 eligible
R&D Engineer Software 69
$177,500 median · n=9 eligible
R&D Engineer Software (Software Development Engineer)2
$100,946 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Palo Alto, CA313
$203,943 median · n=311 eligible
San Jose, CA263
$170,872 median · n=259 eligible
Burlington, MA47
$158,686 median · n=47 eligible
Plano, TX44
$138,095 median · n=43 eligible
Lisle, IL34
$141,121 median · n=34 eligible
San Jose, CALIFORNIA29
$154,669 median · n=29 eligible
Durham, NC28
$145,331 median · n=28 eligible
Irvine, CA26
$139,818 median · n=25 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
98.8%Certified LCAs
Certified1,079 98.8%
Withdrawn6 0.5%
Certified - Withdrawn4 0.4%
Denied3 0.3%
Denominator: all 1,092 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Vmware LLC409
$191,682 median · n=406 eligible
Ca, Inc.333
$145,000 median · n=331 eligible
Broadcom Corporation199
$154,350 median · n=196 eligible
Brocade Communications Systems LLC37
$164,674 median · n=37 eligible
Brocade Communications Systems35
$183,886 median · n=34 eligible
Brocade Communications23
$140,672 median · n=23 eligible
Avago Technologies Us Inc.18
$146,750 median · n=18 eligible
Lsi Corporation17
$129,418 median · n=17 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$163,550Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$120,343
25th percentile$140,090
Median (50th)$163,550
75th percentile$187,902
90th percentile$222,095
n=1,079 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
1,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $223,777I-200-26166-013581 Reported wage: $223,777–$260,000 / year Annualized: $223,777 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-12-03 Worker positions: 10 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/15/2026 | 12/04/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $178,131I-200-26163-008745 Reported wage: $178,131–$234,000 / year Annualized: $178,131 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 5 | Burlington, MA | 06/12/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $187,902I-200-26163-008781 Reported wage: $187,902–$190,000 / year Annualized: $187,902 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-12-08 Worker positions: 10 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/12/2026 | 12/09/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $187,902I-200-26160-994542 Reported wage: $187,902 / year Annualized: $187,902 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-11-25 Worker positions: 10 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/09/2026 | 11/26/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $223,777I-200-26154-978096 Reported wage: $223,777–$260,000 / year Annualized: $223,777 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/03/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $163,550I-200-26153-970765 Reported wage: $163,550 / year Annualized: $163,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-12-01 Worker positions: 5 | Austin, TX | 06/02/2026 | 12/02/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $264,514I-200-26149-960623 Reported wage: $264,514–$300,000 / year Annualized: $264,514 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-11-23 Worker positions: 5 | Palo Alto, CA | 05/29/2026 | 11/24/2026 |
| Broadcom Corporation | R&D Engineer Software | $223,777I-200-26149-960663 Reported wage: $223,777 / year Annualized: $223,777 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-11-13 Worker positions: 10 | San Jose, CA | 05/29/2026 | 11/14/2026 |
| Ca, Inc. | R&D Engineer Software | $156,998I-200-26149-962076 Reported wage: $156,998 / year Annualized: $156,998 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-06-10 Worker positions: 5 | Plano, TX | 05/29/2026 | 06/11/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $216,091I-200-26147-952373 Reported wage: $216,091 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-06-15 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/27/2026 | 06/16/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $223,777I-200-26143-945005 Reported wage: $223,777–$260,000 / year Annualized: $223,777 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-11-20 Worker positions: 10 | Palo Alto, CA | 05/23/2026 | 11/21/2026 |
| Broadcom Corporation | R&D Engineer Software | $187,902I-200-26140-933018 Reported wage: $187,902 / year Annualized: $187,902 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-11-13 Worker positions: 10 | San Jose, CA | 05/20/2026 | 11/14/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $187,902I-200-26140-933073 Reported wage: $187,902 / year Annualized: $187,902 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-06-02 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 05/20/2026 | 06/03/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $154,359I-200-26139-927766 Reported wage: $154,359 / year Annualized: $154,359 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-08-25 Worker positions: 5 | Palo Alto, CA | 05/19/2026 | 08/26/2026 |
| Ca, Inc. | R&D Engineer Software | $147,022I-200-26135-914227 Reported wage: $147,022–$171,000 / year Annualized: $147,022 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-22 Employment end: 2029-11-07 Worker positions: 5 | Lisle, IL | 05/15/2026 | 11/08/2026 |
| Broadcom Corporation | R&D Engineer Software | $137,086I-200-26134-912689 Reported wage: $137,086 / year Annualized: $137,086 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-11-01 Worker positions: 5 | Irvine, CA | 05/14/2026 | 11/02/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $187,902I-200-26132-897319 Reported wage: $187,902 / year Annualized: $187,902 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-05-24 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/12/2026 | 05/25/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $175,427I-200-26120-852393 Reported wage: $175,427 / year Annualized: $175,427 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-08-09 Worker positions: 5 | Reston, VA | 04/30/2026 | 08/10/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $153,639I-200-26114-829867 Reported wage: $153,639 / year Annualized: $153,639 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-10-20 Worker positions: 5 | Palo Alto, CA | 04/24/2026 | 10/21/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $222,579I-200-26114-829881 Reported wage: $222,579 / year Annualized: $222,579 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-10-20 Worker positions: 10 | Palo Alto, CA | 04/24/2026 | 10/21/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $187,165I-200-26115-835246 Reported wage: $187,165 / year Annualized: $187,165 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-10-07 Worker positions: 5 | Palo Alto, CA | 04/25/2026 | 10/08/2026 |
| Broadcom Corporation | R&D Engineer Software | $187,165I-200-26115-835304 Reported wage: $187,165 / year Annualized: $187,165 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-10-20 Worker positions: 5 | San Jose, CA | 04/25/2026 | 10/21/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $114,754I-200-26113-824753 Reported wage: $114,754 / year Annualized: $114,754 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-30 Employment end: 2029-09-07 Worker positions: 5 | Austin, TX | 04/23/2026 | 09/08/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $222,579I-200-26086-734654 Reported wage: $222,579 / year Annualized: $222,579 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-03 Employment end: 2029-09-15 Worker positions: 5 | Palo Alto, CA | 03/27/2026 | 09/16/2026 |
| Vmware LLC | R&D Engineer Software | $163,550I-200-26086-734677 Reported wage: $163,550 / year Annualized: $163,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-03 Employment end: 2029-09-17 Worker positions: 5 | Austin, TX | 03/27/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
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