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Software Engingeer

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Software Engingeer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings10All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$105,87910 eligible salary records
Employer names9Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$90,425–$131,244Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01234FY 2016: 4 filings16FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 3 filings23Fiscal year
FY 20233 filings$120,000 median · n=3

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 10 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Software Engingeer3
$110,000 median · n=3 eligible
Principal Software Engingeer Developer2
$88,900 median · n=2 eligible
Assistant Professor, Software Engingeering1
$101,758 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Engineer, Software Engingeering1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Software Engingeer1
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Principal Software Engingeer1
$134,992 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Software Engingeer1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Dallas, TX2
$97,496 median · n=2 eligible
Durham, NC2
$88,900 median · n=2 eligible
Carlsbad, CA1
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible
Chicago, IL1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Erie, PA1
$101,758 median · n=1 eligible
Irving, TX1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible
Owings Mills, MD1
$110,000 median · n=1 eligible
San Jose, CA1
$160,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified10 100.0%

Denominator: all 10 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC2
$88,900 median · n=2 eligible
Cbre, Inc.1
$134,992 median · n=1 eligible
Cisco Systems, Inc.1
$160,000 median · n=1 eligible
Cool Minds LLC1
$110,000 median · n=1 eligible
Gannon University1
$101,758 median · n=1 eligible
Intelstat Us LLC1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Mphasis Corporation1
$60,000 median · n=1 eligible
Tensorcom, Inc.1
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$105,879Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$86,010
25th percentile$90,425
Median (50th)$105,879
75th percentile$131,244
90th percentile$142,000

n=10 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

10 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Gannon UniversityAssistant Professor, Software Engingeering

Filing details

$101,758 /yr

I-200-23131-012754
Reported wage: $101,758 / year
Annualized: $101,758
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-18
Employment end: 2026-08-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Erie, PA05/11/202308/10/2023
Cbre, Inc.Sr. Principal Software Engingeer

Filing details

$134,992 /yr

I-200-23121-979586
Reported wage: $134,992–$218,500 / year
Annualized: $134,992
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-08
Employment end: 2026-09-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Dallas, TX05/01/202309/07/2023
Eclinicalworks LLCSr. Software Engingeer

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-23053-795463
Reported wage: $120,000–$135,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-01
Employment end: 2025-03-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Irving, TX02/22/202303/27/2023
Cool Minds LLCSoftware Engingeer

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-22158-253517
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-14
Employment end: 2025-06-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Owings Mills, MD06/07/202206/13/2022
Intelstat Us LLCLead Engineer, Software Engingeering

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-21063-121034
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-11
Employment end: 2024-08-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL03/04/202108/25/2021
Cisco Systems, Inc.Software Engingeer

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-20085-435634
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-04-01
Employment end: 2023-04-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/25/202004/01/2020
Mphasis CorporationSoftware Engingeer

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-16225-232837
Reported wage: $60,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-08-18
Employment end: 2019-08-18
Worker positions: 20

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Dallas, TX08/12/201608/19/2016
Tensorcom, Inc.Senior Software Engingeer

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-16154-980204
Reported wage: $95,000–$130,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-06-14
Employment end: 2019-06-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Carlsbad, CA06/08/201606/13/2016
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCPrincipal Software Engingeer Developer

Filing details

$88,900 /yr

I-200-16063-249008
Reported wage: $88,900–$103,700 / year
Annualized: $88,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-11
Employment end: 2018-10-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Durham, NC03/07/201603/07/2016
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCPrincipal Software Engingeer Developer

Filing details

$88,900 /yr

I-200-15317-595694
Reported wage: $88,900–$103,700 / year
Annualized: $88,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-24
Employment end: 2018-10-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Durham, NC11/18/201511/23/2015

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.