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Software Tools Engineer

Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Software Tools Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings21All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$94,61917 eligible salary records
Employer names8Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$82,460–$102,190Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01234FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 4 filings17FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2019: 2 filings19FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2024: 1 filings24FY 2025: 1 filings25FY 2026: 4 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*4 filings$163,550 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 · 17 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 Tools Engineer5
$137,575 median · n=3 eligible
Driver Assistance Data Software Tools Engineer3
$92,862 median · n=2 eligible
In-Vehicle Infotainment Software Tools Engineer3
$80,000 median · n=3 eligible
Adas Software Tools Engineer2
$98,970 median · n=2 eligible
Driver Asst Data Software Tools Engineer2
$100,225 median · n=2 eligible
Software Tools Engineer I2
$82,460 median · n=1 eligible
Software Tools Engineer Ii2
$82,700 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Software Tools Engineer1
$95,680 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 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
Palo Alto, CA5
$96,481 median · n=4 eligible
Dearborn, MI3
$102,190 median · n=3 eligible
Austin, TX2
$150,563 median · n=2 eligible
Bensenville, IL2
$82,460 median · n=1 eligible
Allen Park, MI1
$74,651 median · n=1 eligible
Allen Park, MICHIGAN1
$80,000 median · n=1 eligible
Auburn, MI1
— median · n=0 eligible
Beaverton, OR1
$75,000 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
90.5%Certified LCAs
Certified19 90.5%
Withdrawn1 4.8%
Denied1 4.8%

Denominator: all 21 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Ford Motor Company10
$94,619 median · n=9 eligible
U.S. Cellular Corporation3
$87,457 median · n=2 eligible
Ansys, Inc.2
$84,313 median · n=2 eligible
Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.2
$150,563 median · n=2 eligible
Axon Enterprise, Inc.1
$185,000 median · n=1 eligible
Computer And Engineering Services, Inc.1
— median · n=0 eligible
Kelly Services, Inc.1
— median · n=0 eligible
Tektronix, Inc.1
$75,000 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
$94,619Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$74,860
25th percentile$82,460
Median (50th)$94,619
75th percentile$102,190
90th percentile$147,965

n=17 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

21 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
Kelly Services, Inc.Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$38.46 per hour

I-200-26139-928785
Reported wage: $38.46 / hour
Annualized: $79,997
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Auburn, MI05/19/202610/01/2026
Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$163,550 /yr

I-200-26110-811097
Reported wage: $163,550 / year
Annualized: $163,550
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-27
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX04/20/202610/01/2026
Axon Enterprise, Inc.Senior Software Tools Engineer I

Filing details

$185,000 /yr

I-200-26049-648609
Reported wage: $185,000 / year
Annualized: $185,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-25
Employment end: 2029-03-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Scottsdale, AZ02/18/202603/30/2026
Ford Motor CompanyIn-Vehicle Infotainment Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$102,190 /yr

I-200-25315-396466
Reported wage: $102,190–$187,025 / year
Annualized: $102,190
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-18
Employment end: 2028-12-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Dearborn, MI11/11/202512/15/2025
Ford Motor CompanyAdas Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$109,680 /yr

I-200-25118-911036
Reported wage: $109,680–$125,460 / year
Annualized: $109,680
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-05
Employment end: 2028-08-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Dearborn, MI04/28/202508/08/2025
Ford Motor CompanyIn-Vehicle Infotainment Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$74,651 /yr

I-200-24024-662919
Reported wage: $74,651–$115,080 / year
Annualized: $74,651
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-31
Employment end: 2027-01-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Allen Park, MI01/24/202401/26/2024
Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$137,575 /yr

I-200-23240-300054
Reported wage: $137,575 / year
Annualized: $137,575
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-05
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX08/28/202310/01/2023
Ford Motor CompanyAdas Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$88,260 /yr

I-200-22180-319934
Reported wage: $88,260–$147,660 / year
Annualized: $88,260
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-07-07
Employment end: 2025-08-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Dearborn, MI06/29/202208/08/2022
Computer And Engineering Services, Inc.Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$38 per hour

I-200-20256-819722
Reported wage: $38 / hour
Annualized: $79,040
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-09-18
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Southfield, MI09/12/202010/01/2020
Tektronix, Inc.Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-20111-500202
Reported wage: $75,000–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-04-27
Employment end: 2023-09-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Beaverton, OR04/20/202009/25/2020
Ford Motor CompanyIn-Vehicle Infotainment Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-19245-717723
Reported wage: $80,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-09-11
Employment end: 2022-09-22
Worker positions: 1

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

Allen Park, MICHIGAN09/05/201909/23/2019
Ansys, Inc.Senior Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$95,680 /yr

I-200-19079-890724
Reported wage: $95,680–$115,000 / year
Annualized: $95,680
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-26
Employment end: 2022-04-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Canonsburg, PENNSYLVANIA03/20/201904/22/2019
U.S. Cellular CorporationSoftware Tools Engineer Ii

Filing details

$92,453.55 /yr

I-200-18190-860204
Reported wage: $92,453.55 / year
Annualized: $92,454
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-07-16
Employment end: 2021-10-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL07/10/201810/02/2018
Ansys, Inc.Software Tools Engineer Ii

Filing details

$72,946 /yr

I-200-18061-844866
Reported wage: $72,946–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $72,946
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-08
Employment end: 2021-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Canonsburg, PA03/02/201809/01/2018
Ford Motor CompanyDriver Asst. Data Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$102,107 /yr

I-200-17063-708452
Reported wage: $102,107–$111,360 / year
Annualized: $102,107
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-16
Employment end: 2020-09-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/10/201709/03/2017
Ford Motor CompanyDriver Assistance Data Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$94,619 /yr

I-200-17059-213399
Reported wage: $94,619–$99,120 / year
Annualized: $94,619
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-13
Employment end: 2020-08-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/07/201708/30/2017
U.S. Cellular CorporationSoftware Tools Engineer I

Filing details

$82,460.07 /yr

I-200-17031-228944
Reported wage: $82,460.07 / year
Annualized: $82,460
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-02-06
Employment end: 2020-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Bensenville, IL01/31/201702/01/2017
U.S. Cellular CorporationSoftware Tools Engineer I

Filing details

$82,460.07 /yr

I-200-17016-611646
Reported wage: $82,460.07 / year
Annualized: $82,460
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-01-31
Employment end: 2018-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bensenville, IL01/25/201701/27/2017
Ford Motor CompanyDriver Assistance Data Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$91,104 /yr

I-200-16089-831754
Reported wage: $91,104–$97,260 / year
Annualized: $91,104
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-04-04
Employment end: 2019-09-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/29/201609/14/2016
Ford Motor CompanyDriver Asst Data Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$98,342 /yr

I-200-16078-561956
Reported wage: $98,342–$111,360 / year
Annualized: $98,342
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-25
Employment end: 2019-09-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/21/201609/14/2016
Ford Motor CompanyDriver Assistance Data Software Tools Engineer

Filing details

$91,104 /yr

I-200-16078-074000
Reported wage: $91,104–$97,260 / year
Annualized: $91,104
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-21
Employment end: 2019-09-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/21/201609/14/2016

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.