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Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Houston 2026
Based on 7,873 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Houston (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $98K. See national Software Engineer data →
$98K
Median Wage
$91K
25th Pctile
$119K
75th Pctile
7,873
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Houston
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,049 | 13.6% | ~8% |
| Level II | 4,792 | 62.1% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,147 | 14.9% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 734 | 9.5% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Houston
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 184 | $113K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 130 | $138K |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 97 | $135K |
| Saipsit, Inc. | 92 | $106K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 89 | $137K |
| Avani Systems Inc | 87 | $93K |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 78 | $147K |
| KASTECH SOLUTIONS LLC | 77 | $95K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 73 | $134K |
| Quest IT Solutions, Inc. | 71 | $91K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Houston
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 47 | $100K |
| FY2022 | 2,943 | $105K |
| FY2023 | 2,587 | $106K |
| FY2024 | 2,296 | $109K |
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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 Houston. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.