OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Software Development Engineer - Systems
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 Development Engineer - Systems insights
Total filings1,108All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$176,8821,060 eligible salary records
Employer names4Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$155,000–$196,852Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*6 filings$156,600 median · n=2
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$175k–$200kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 1,060 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Software Development Engineer - Systems1,069
$175,000 median · n=1,021 eligible
Software Development Engineer - Systems Manager38
$214,800 median · n=38 eligible
Software Development Engineer - Systems Manger1
$189,145 median · n=1 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Cupertino, CA819
$182,000 median · n=780 eligible
San Diego, CA107
$163,800 median · n=105 eligible
Austin, TX57
$153,200 median · n=55 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA41
$193,000 median · n=39 eligible
Elk Grove, CA14
$161,365 median · n=14 eligible
Seattle, WA14
$181,316 median · n=14 eligible
Cupertino, CALIFORNIA12
$163,500 median · n=12 eligible
Cary, NC10
$132,040 median · n=10 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
95.7%Certified LCAs
Certified1,060 95.7%
Certified - Withdrawn43 3.9%
Withdrawn5 0.5%
Denominator: all 1,108 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Apple Inc.1,106
$177,000 median · n=1,058 eligible
Apple Processing LLC1
$130,000 median · n=1 eligible
Pismo Servicing LLC1
$130,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$176,882Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$143,382
25th percentile$155,000
Median (50th)$176,882
75th percentile$196,852
90th percentile$211,730
n=1,060 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
1,108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $150,778I-200-24239-292074 Reported wage: $150,778–$214,500 / year Annualized: $150,778 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-28 Employment end: 2028-02-20 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 08/26/2024 | 02/21/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $198,237I-200-24073-797714 Reported wage: $198,237–$256,500 / year Annualized: $198,237 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2027-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 03/13/2024 | 09/01/2024 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $157,800I-200-24261-342047 Reported wage: $157,800–$237,500 / year Annualized: $157,800 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2027-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | Leander, TX | 09/17/2024 | 01/01/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $132,100I-200-26111-814944 Reported wage: $132,100–$199,000 / year Annualized: $132,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $178,549I-200-24327-493574 Reported wage: $178,549–$264,200 / year Annualized: $178,549 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-25 Employment end: 2028-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 11/22/2024 | 05/04/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $181,100I-200-25320-411602 Reported wage: $181,100–$272,100 / year Annualized: $181,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-21 Employment end: 2028-11-21 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 11/16/2025 | 11/22/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems Manager | $190,700I-200-25150-033892 Reported wage: $190,700–$286,600 / year Annualized: $190,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-06 Employment end: 2028-06-03 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 05/30/2025 | 06/04/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $136,211I-200-22047-908133 Reported wage: $136,211 / year Annualized: $136,211 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-15 Employment end: 2025-05-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 02/16/2022 | 05/31/2022 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $132,267I-200-24330-497028 Reported wage: $132,267–$193,200 / year Annualized: $132,267 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-03 Employment end: 2028-05-20 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 11/25/2024 | 05/21/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $204,314I-200-24309-449960 Reported wage: $204,314–$264,200 / year Annualized: $204,314 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-12 Employment end: 2028-04-17 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 11/04/2024 | 04/18/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems Manager | $181,000I-200-24282-394219 Reported wage: $181,000–$272,300 / year Annualized: $181,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-16 Employment end: 2028-04-05 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 10/08/2024 | 04/06/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $204,142I-200-24278-385004 Reported wage: $204,142–$264,200 / year Annualized: $204,142 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-11 Employment end: 2028-04-04 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 10/04/2024 | 04/05/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $152,027I-200-24278-385247 Reported wage: $152,027–$204,000 / year Annualized: $152,027 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-11 Employment end: 2028-04-01 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 10/04/2024 | 04/02/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $204,142I-200-24279-387966 Reported wage: $204,142–$264,200 / year Annualized: $204,142 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-11 Employment end: 2028-04-01 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 10/04/2024 | 04/02/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $156,751I-200-24277-382032 Reported wage: $156,751–$214,500 / year Annualized: $156,751 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-10 Employment end: 2028-02-20 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 10/03/2024 | 02/21/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $156,751I-200-24277-382037 Reported wage: $156,751–$214,500 / year Annualized: $156,751 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-10 Employment end: 2028-03-13 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 10/03/2024 | 03/14/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $226,158I-200-24274-372666 Reported wage: $226,158–$312,200 / year Annualized: $226,158 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-07 Employment end: 2028-03-28 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 09/30/2024 | 03/29/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $226,158I-200-24271-369302 Reported wage: $226,158–$312,200 / year Annualized: $226,158 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-04 Employment end: 2028-03-15 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 09/27/2024 | 03/16/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $204,142I-200-24271-369318 Reported wage: $204,142–$264,200 / year Annualized: $204,142 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-04 Employment end: 2028-03-13 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 09/27/2024 | 03/14/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $204,142I-200-24271-369367 Reported wage: $204,142–$264,200 / year Annualized: $204,142 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-04 Employment end: 2028-03-15 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 09/27/2024 | 03/16/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $201,805I-200-24271-369992 Reported wage: $201,805–$264,200 / year Annualized: $201,805 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-04 Employment end: 2028-03-26 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 09/27/2024 | 03/27/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $213,595I-200-24270-368588 Reported wage: $213,595–$264,200 / year Annualized: $213,595 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-03 Employment end: 2028-03-18 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 09/26/2024 | 03/19/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $175,817I-200-24268-359154 Reported wage: $175,817–$264,200 / year Annualized: $175,817 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-01 Employment end: 2028-03-15 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 09/24/2024 | 03/16/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $204,142I-200-24268-361457 Reported wage: $204,142–$208,300 / year Annualized: $204,142 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-01 Employment end: 2028-01-02 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 09/24/2024 | 01/03/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineer - Systems | $175,800I-200-24262-347095 Reported wage: $175,800–$264,200 / year Annualized: $175,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-09-25 Employment end: 2027-10-17 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 09/18/2024 | 10/18/2024 |
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