OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Software Developers
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 recordsSoftware Developers insights
Total filings17,729All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$120,00015,911 eligible salary records
Employer names1,019Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$93,000–$150,758Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*1,068 filings$155,000 median · n=933
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 15,911 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Software Developers, Applications4,583
$89,000 median · n=3,701 eligible
Software Developers2,183
$99,500 median · n=1,820 eligible
Manager Jc50 - Software Developers602
$130,000 median · n=597 eligible
Software Developers, Systems Software577
$99,736 median · n=408 eligible
Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers463
$107,890 median · n=457 eligible
Senior Manager Jc45 - Software Developers163
$149,781 median · n=159 eligible
Associate Ii Jc65 - Software Developers, Systems Software141
$91,853 median · n=141 eligible
Manager Jc50 - Software Developers, Applications137
$101,192 median · n=129 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
New York, NY829
$141,045 median · n=793 eligible
Chicago, IL647
$126,825 median · n=627 eligible
Dallas, TX532
$134,907 median · n=505 eligible
Hoboken, NJ505
$150,578 median · n=490 eligible
Atlanta, GA439
$130,000 median · n=423 eligible
Charlotte, NC429
$133,536 median · n=401 eligible
Irving, TX415
$96,658 median · n=364 eligible
Austin, TX359
$130,000 median · n=345 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
93.1%Certified LCAs
Certified16,501 93.1%
Certified - Withdrawn752 4.2%
Withdrawn381 2.1%
Denied95 0.5%
Denominator: all 17,729 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Ernst & Young U.S. Llp8,263
$148,000 median · n=8,049 eligible
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp1,706
$114,026 median · n=1,685 eligible
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited1,519
$93,018 median · n=1,268 eligible
Ltimindtree Limited573
$114,026 median · n=557 eligible
Infobiz Systems LLC374
$71,635 median · n=341 eligible
Compunnel Software Group, Inc.253
$92,800 median · n=252 eligible
Systems Technology Group, Inc182
$79,539 median · n=1 eligible
E-Data Experts Inc167
$93,000 median · n=158 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$120,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$77,938
25th percentile$93,000
Median (50th)$120,000
75th percentile$150,758
90th percentile$185,108
n=15,911 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
17,729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg164208-14 | $150,600.58I-200-26174-040682 Reported wage: $150,600.58 / year Annualized: $150,601 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-21 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 06/23/2026 | 12/22/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers | $80,371I-200-26174-041007 Reported wage: $80,371 / year Annualized: $80,371 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Gainesville, FL | 06/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg153588-15 | $171,019.16I-200-26174-041084 Reported wage: $171,019.16 / year Annualized: $171,019 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-21 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 06/23/2026 | 12/22/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg153779-16 | $183,471.08I-200-26174-041204 Reported wage: $183,471.08 / year Annualized: $183,471 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-19 Worker positions: 1 | Minneapolis, MN | 06/23/2026 | 12/20/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg307602-7 | $185,850.08I-200-26174-041408 Reported wage: $185,850.08 / year Annualized: $185,850 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Denver, CO | 06/23/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg307602-7 | $185,850.08I-200-26174-041419 Reported wage: $185,850.08 / year Annualized: $185,850 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 06/23/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg307602-7 | $185,850.08I-200-26174-041420 Reported wage: $185,850.08 / year Annualized: $185,850 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Albuquerque, NM | 06/23/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers | $106,579I-200-26173-036670 Reported wage: $106,579 / year Annualized: $106,579 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Minneapolis, MN | 06/22/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers | $109,283I-200-26173-036736 Reported wage: $109,283 / year Annualized: $109,283 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Sugar Hill, GA | 06/22/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Kamco LLC | Software Developers | $53.95I-200-26173-038021 Reported wage: $53.95–$54 / hour Annualized: $112,216 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tracy, CA | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Saiven Technologies Inc | Software Developers | $90,896I-200-26173-038697 Reported wage: $90,896–$90,900 / year Annualized: $90,896 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-25 Worker positions: 1 | Justin, TX | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| E-Data Experts Inc | Software Developers | $97,500I-200-26173-038970 Reported wage: $97,500–$102,000 / year Annualized: $97,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Memphis, TN | 06/22/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Amor Systems LLC | Software Developers | $109,845I-200-26174-040406 Reported wage: $109,845 / year Annualized: $109,845 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Wilmington, DE | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg93648-13 | $211,495.44I-200-26169-028048 Reported wage: $211,495.44 / year Annualized: $211,495 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 06/18/2026 | 06/24/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg93648-13 | $211,495.44I-200-26169-028053 Reported wage: $211,495.44 / year Annualized: $211,495 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Charlotte, NC | 06/18/2026 | 06/24/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg93648-13 | $211,495.44I-200-26169-028056 Reported wage: $211,495.44 / year Annualized: $211,495 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Raleigh, NC | 06/18/2026 | 06/24/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg170058-16 | $110,000.02I-200-26169-028082 Reported wage: $110,000.02 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-16 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 06/18/2026 | 12/17/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Software Developers | $134,971I-200-26169-028197 Reported wage: $134,971 / year Annualized: $134,971 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-10-09 Worker positions: 1 | Aubrey, TX | 06/18/2026 | 10/10/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Software Developers | $134,971I-200-26169-028199 Reported wage: $134,971 / year Annualized: $134,971 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-10-09 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 06/18/2026 | 10/10/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg128111-18 | $138,011.9I-200-26169-029648 Reported wage: $138,011.9 / year Annualized: $138,012 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 06/18/2026 | 06/24/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg128111-18 | $138,011.9I-200-26169-029675 Reported wage: $138,011.9 / year Annualized: $138,012 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 06/18/2026 | 06/24/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg134808-15 | $166,955.36I-200-26170-032609 Reported wage: $166,955.36 / year Annualized: $166,955 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-15 Worker positions: 1 | Hoboken, NJ | 06/18/2026 | 12/16/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg146427-21 | $182,670.02I-200-26170-032903 Reported wage: $182,670.02 / year Annualized: $182,670 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-17 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 06/19/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. Llp | Software Developers - Kbgfjg146427-21 | $182,670.02I-200-26170-032911 Reported wage: $182,670.02 / year Annualized: $182,670 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-17 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 06/19/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Software Developers | $133,536I-200-26170-033188 Reported wage: $133,536 / year Annualized: $133,536 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-04 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Mill, SC | 06/19/2026 | 12/05/2026 |
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