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Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Chicago 2026
Based on 8,218 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Chicago (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $115K. See national Software Engineer data →
$115K
Median Wage
$95K
25th Pctile
$140K
75th Pctile
8,218
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Chicago
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 771 | 9.6% | ~8% |
| Level II | 3,682 | 46.0% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,974 | 24.7% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 1,570 | 19.6% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Chicago
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 325 | $110K |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 308 | $139K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 144 | $130K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 132 | $143K |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 118 | $143K |
| TransUnion LLC | 100 | $109K |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 96 | $107K |
| Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. | 90 | $126K |
| Expedia, Inc. | 82 | $123K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 82 | $138K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Chicago
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 71 | $117K |
| FY2022 | 3,413 | $116K |
| FY2023 | 2,486 | $122K |
| FY2024 | 2,248 | $128K |
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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 Chicago. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.