BOSTONLCA DATA
Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Boston 2026
Based on 4,657 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Boston (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $132K. See national Software Engineer data →
$132K
Median Wage
$110K
25th Pctile
$158K
75th Pctile
4,657
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Boston
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 588 | 13.0% | ~8% |
| Level II | 1,969 | 43.7% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,202 | 26.7% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 751 | 16.7% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Boston
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Wayfair LLC | 383 | $173K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 235 | $142K |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | 169 | $126K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 142 | $139K |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 138 | $140K |
| Chewy, Inc. | 119 | $154K |
| State Street Bank and Trust Company | 79 | $137K |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 72 | $145K |
| WAYFAIR LLC | 69 | $154K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 63 | $132K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Boston
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 44 | $120K |
| FY2022 | 1,927 | $134K |
| FY2023 | 1,455 | $135K |
| FY2024 | 1,231 | $141K |
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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 Boston. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.