OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Software Development Engineering
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 Engineering insights
Total filings2,829All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$162,4422,696 eligible salary records
Employer names133Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$131,893–$199,250Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*804 filings$181,100 median · n=725
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 2,696 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Software Development Engineering1,058
$186,142 median · n=992 eligible
Software Development Engineering - Advisor I212
$134,493 median · n=210 eligible
Software Development Engineering Manager206
$215,146 median · n=197 eligible
Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering132
$192,552 median · n=126 eligible
Manager, Software Development Engineering116
$160,701 median · n=113 eligible
Software Development Engineering - Advisor Ii100
$142,002 median · n=98 eligible
Software Development Engineering, Analyst94
$81,716 median · n=92 eligible
Software Development Engineering - Sr Professional Ii94
$123,614 median · n=93 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Cupertino, CA697
$205,621 median · n=652 eligible
Seattle, WA290
$190,486 median · n=280 eligible
Alpharetta, GA168
$129,033 median · n=168 eligible
Berkeley Heights, NJ154
$145,454 median · n=150 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA150
$185,869 median · n=139 eligible
Austin, TX124
$161,172 median · n=118 eligible
Omaha, NE79
$118,165 median · n=79 eligible
Pleasanton, CA73
$173,884 median · n=70 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
95.9%Certified LCAs
Certified2,713 95.9%
Certified - Withdrawn92 3.3%
Withdrawn17 0.6%
Denied7 0.2%
Denominator: all 2,829 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Apple Inc.1,273
$190,486 median · n=1,199 eligible
Fiserv Solutions, LLC763
$124,779 median · n=752 eligible
Expedia, Inc.126
$190,008 median · n=123 eligible
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.107
$135,000 median · n=104 eligible
Workday, Inc.94
$173,451 median · n=91 eligible
Analog Devices, Inc.41
$130,000 median · n=40 eligible
Cvs Pharmacy Inc.41
$182,000 median · n=41 eligible
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.34
$137,669 median · n=34 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$162,442Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$104,624
25th percentile$131,893
Median (50th)$162,442
75th percentile$199,250
90th percentile$219,536
n=2,696 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
2,829 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 Engineering Manager | $228,100I-200-26174-041110 Reported wage: $228,100–$342,800 / year Annualized: $228,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/23/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $234,151I-200-26174-041161 Reported wage: $234,151–$318,400 / year Annualized: $234,151 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-15 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/23/2026 | 12/16/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering - Manager | $231,731I-200-26174-041307 Reported wage: $231,731–$342,800 / year Annualized: $231,731 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-11-12 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/23/2026 | 11/13/2026 |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Software Development Engineering | $142,141I-200-26174-044327 Reported wage: $142,141 / year Annualized: $142,141 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Software Development Engineering | $142,141I-200-26174-044338 Reported wage: $142,141 / year Annualized: $142,141 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $213,512I-200-26173-036759 Reported wage: $213,512–$318,400 / year Annualized: $213,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-21 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/22/2026 | 12/22/2026 |
| Cvs Shared Services Resources LLC | Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering | $205,000I-200-26173-037062 Reported wage: $205,000 / year Annualized: $205,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Buffalo Grove, IL | 06/22/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Iqvia Inc. | Manager, Software Development Engineering | $148,587.58I-200-26173-039716 Reported wage: $148,587.58–$190,200 / year Annualized: $148,588 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-15 Worker positions: 1 | Gilbert, AZ | 06/22/2026 | 12/16/2026 |
| Workday, Inc. | Sr Manager, Software Development Engineering | $244,668I-200-26173-040205 Reported wage: $244,668–$314,400 / year Annualized: $244,668 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Pleasanton, CA | 06/22/2026 | 06/24/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering Manager | $239,019I-200-24150-049147 Reported wage: $239,019–$316,900 / year Annualized: $239,019 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-28 Employment end: 2027-06-09 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 05/29/2024 | 06/10/2024 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $207,800I-200-24284-397669 Reported wage: $207,800–$312,200 / year Annualized: $207,800 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-28 Employment end: 2028-03-13 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 10/10/2024 | 03/14/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $226,158I-200-24299-432252 Reported wage: $226,158–$312,200 / year Annualized: $226,158 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-28 Employment end: 2028-04-22 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 10/25/2024 | 04/23/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $187,069I-200-26169-027929 Reported wage: $187,069–$272,100 / year Annualized: $187,069 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-22 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/18/2026 | 06/23/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $187,069I-200-26169-027932 Reported wage: $187,069–$272,100 / year Annualized: $187,069 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/18/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Zillow, Inc. | Manager, Software Development Engineering | $219,795.02I-200-26169-031328 Reported wage: $219,795.02 / year Annualized: $219,795 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-07 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 06/18/2026 | 12/08/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $147,400I-200-26170-033058 Reported wage: $147,400–$220,900 / year Annualized: $147,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/19/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $187,069I-200-26170-033109 Reported wage: $187,069–$272,100 / year Annualized: $187,069 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/19/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $163,550I-200-26170-033155 Reported wage: $163,550–$244,600 / year Annualized: $163,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-18 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/19/2026 | 12/19/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $163,550I-200-26170-033160 Reported wage: $163,550–$244,600 / year Annualized: $163,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-18 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/19/2026 | 12/19/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $212,154I-200-26170-033322 Reported wage: $212,154–$318,400 / year Annualized: $212,154 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-18 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/19/2026 | 12/19/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Development Engineering | $182,728I-200-26170-033330 Reported wage: $182,728–$272,100 / year Annualized: $182,728 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-11 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/19/2026 | 11/12/2026 |
| Workday, Inc. | Sr Manager, Software Development Engineering | $274,456I-200-26168-023978 Reported wage: $274,456–$314,400 / year Annualized: $274,456 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Pleasanton, CA | 06/17/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $230,466I-200-26168-024517 Reported wage: $230,466–$235,359 / year Annualized: $230,466 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-07-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/17/2026 | 07/31/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $230,466I-200-26168-024521 Reported wage: $230,466–$235,359 / year Annualized: $230,466 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-07-30 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain House, CA | 06/17/2026 | 07/31/2026 |
| Aetna Resources LLC | Sr Mgr, Software Development Engineering | $169,401.33I-200-26168-024810 Reported wage: $169,401.33 / year Annualized: $169,401 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-09-18 Worker positions: 1 | Hartford, CT | 06/17/2026 | 09/19/2026 |
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