OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Software Engineer Specialist
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 Engineer Specialist insights
Total filings451All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$126,843396 eligible salary records
Employer names46Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$112,212–$141,285Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*57 filings$148,712 median · n=35
*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 · 396 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Software Engineer Specialist354
$130,000 median · n=308 eligible
Senior Software Engineer Specialist74
$119,831 median · n=66 eligible
Embedded Software Engineer Specialist5
$126,411 median · n=5 eligible
Associate Director, Software Engineer Specialist2
$130,000 median · n=2 eligible
Software Engineer Specialist (Hadoop Technical Anchor)2
$112,476 median · n=2 eligible
Sr Software Engineer Specialist (Comp Sys Eng/Architect)2
$95,306 median · n=2 eligible
Sr. Software Engineer Specialist2
$114,250 median · n=2 eligible
Custom Software Engineer Specialist1
$100,387 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Jacksonville, FL64
$142,500 median · n=51 eligible
Alpharetta, GA57
$120,649 median · n=57 eligible
Santa Clara, CA28
$120,585 median · n=24 eligible
Seattle, WA25
$112,400 median · n=24 eligible
Charlotte, NC16
$139,500 median · n=11 eligible
Cincinnati, OH10
$146,856 median · n=10 eligible
Seattle, WASHINGTON9
$128,168 median · n=8 eligible
Houston, TX8
$136,500 median · n=8 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
87.8%Certified LCAs
Certified396 87.8%
Certified - Withdrawn41 9.1%
Withdrawn12 2.7%
Denied2 0.4%
Denominator: all 451 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Fis Management Services, LLC211
$138,612 median · n=169 eligible
Total System Services LLC66
$120,404 median · n=66 eligible
Emc Corporation45
$115,076 median · n=38 eligible
Data Domain LLC17
$123,972 median · n=16 eligible
Isilon Systems LLC17
$116,077 median · n=16 eligible
Worldpay, LLC16
$154,460 median · n=16 eligible
Cyient, Inc.13
$69,493 median · n=13 eligible
Client Network Services, Inc.10
$100,485 median · n=8 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$126,843Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$100,000
25th percentile$112,212
Median (50th)$126,843
75th percentile$141,285
90th percentile$155,522
n=396 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
451 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $146,910I-200-24166-113066 Reported wage: $146,910 / year Annualized: $146,910 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-14 Employment end: 2027-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 06/14/2024 | 07/01/2024 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $146,910I-200-24166-113077 Reported wage: $146,910 / year Annualized: $146,910 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-14 Employment end: 2027-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Laurel, MD | 06/14/2024 | 07/01/2024 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $140,000I-200-24068-784485 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2027-08-25 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 03/08/2024 | 08/26/2024 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $155,750I-200-25273-349993 Reported wage: $155,750–$206,360 / year Annualized: $155,750 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-01-05 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 09/30/2025 | 01/06/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $155,750I-200-25273-350003 Reported wage: $155,750–$206,360 / year Annualized: $155,750 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-01-05 Worker positions: 1 | Manteca, CA | 09/30/2025 | 01/06/2026 |
| Global Payment Holding Company | Software Engineer Specialist | $122,396I-200-26128-889068 Reported wage: $122,396 / year Annualized: $122,396 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Chandler, AZ | 05/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Global Payment Holding Company | Software Engineer Specialist | $129,376I-200-26111-817266 Reported wage: $129,376 / year Annualized: $129,376 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $154,316I-200-25136-986449 Reported wage: $154,316 / year Annualized: $154,316 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-24 Employment end: 2028-08-06 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 05/16/2025 | 08/07/2025 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $154,316I-200-25136-986455 Reported wage: $154,316 / year Annualized: $154,316 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-24 Employment end: 2028-08-06 Worker positions: 1 | Chelmsford, MA | 05/16/2025 | 08/07/2025 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $120,015.18I-200-23138-036100 Reported wage: $120,015.18 / year Annualized: $120,015 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-13 Employment end: 2026-05-25 Worker positions: 1 | Charlotte, NC | 05/18/2023 | 05/26/2023 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $120,015.18I-200-23138-036107 Reported wage: $120,015.18 / year Annualized: $120,015 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-13 Employment end: 2026-05-25 Worker positions: 1 | Huntersville, NC | 05/18/2023 | 05/26/2023 |
| Ford Motor Company | Software Engineer Specialist | $138,486I-200-26058-668413 Reported wage: $138,486–$162,120 / year Annualized: $138,486 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-06 Employment end: 2029-07-22 Worker positions: 1 | Dearborn, MI | 02/27/2026 | 07/23/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $136,000I-200-26056-662485 Reported wage: $136,000 / year Annualized: $136,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-03 Employment end: 2029-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Dawsonville, GA | 02/24/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $136,000I-200-26056-662486 Reported wage: $136,000 / year Annualized: $136,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-03 Employment end: 2029-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 02/24/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $155,522I-200-26022-581268 Reported wage: $155,522 / year Annualized: $155,522 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-05-07 Worker positions: 1 | Woodbury, MN | 01/22/2026 | 05/08/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $155,522I-200-26022-581289 Reported wage: $155,522 / year Annualized: $155,522 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-05-07 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 01/22/2026 | 05/08/2026 |
| Worldpay, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $153,920I-200-26021-576382 Reported wage: $153,920 / year Annualized: $153,920 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-02-09 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 01/21/2026 | 02/10/2026 |
| Worldpay, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $153,920I-200-26021-576386 Reported wage: $153,920 / year Annualized: $153,920 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-02-09 Worker positions: 1 | Sugar Hill, GA | 01/21/2026 | 02/10/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $159,505.8I-200-26020-572483 Reported wage: $159,505.8 / year Annualized: $159,506 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-07-20 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 01/20/2026 | 07/21/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $159,505.8I-200-26020-572492 Reported wage: $159,505.8 / year Annualized: $159,506 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-07-20 Worker positions: 1 | Cypress, TX | 01/20/2026 | 07/21/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $141,419I-200-26019-569097 Reported wage: $141,419–$184,370 / year Annualized: $141,419 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-26 Employment end: 2029-07-09 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 01/19/2026 | 07/10/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $158,972I-200-26019-569173 Reported wage: $158,972–$243,140 / year Annualized: $158,972 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-26 Employment end: 2029-07-09 Worker positions: 1 | Kearny, NJ | 01/19/2026 | 07/10/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $155,522I-200-26022-578635 Reported wage: $155,522 / year Annualized: $155,522 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-22 Employment end: 2029-05-07 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 01/21/2026 | 05/08/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $155,522I-200-26022-578639 Reported wage: $155,522 / year Annualized: $155,522 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-22 Employment end: 2029-05-07 Worker positions: 1 | Woodbury, MN | 01/21/2026 | 05/08/2026 |
| Worldpay, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | $148,712I-200-26012-551494 Reported wage: $148,712 / year Annualized: $148,712 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-20 Employment end: 2029-06-20 Worker positions: 1 | Cincinnati, OH | 01/12/2026 | 06/21/2026 |
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