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Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Austin 2026
Based on 14,784 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Austin (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $121K. See national Software Engineer data →
$121K
Median Wage
$97K
25th Pctile
$145K
75th Pctile
14,784
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Austin
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,394 | 9.6% | ~8% |
| Level II | 6,707 | 46.2% | ~22% |
| Level III | 3,041 | 21.0% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 3,367 | 23.2% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Austin
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 1,010 | $139K |
| Apple Inc. | 696 | $157K |
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | 426 | $124K |
| Google LLC | 310 | $148K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 292 | $139K |
| Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. | 226 | $147K |
| Expedia, Inc. | 204 | $123K |
| Intel Corporation | 200 | $111K |
| Charles Schwab and Company, Inc. | 199 | $132K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 174 | $141K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Austin
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 95 | $126K |
| FY2022 | 5,729 | $122K |
| FY2023 | 4,408 | $124K |
| FY2024 | 4,552 | $131K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Austin. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.