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Software Engineer H-1B Salary in San Jose 2026
Based on 11,278 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in San Jose (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $166K. See national Software Engineer data →
$166K
Median Wage
$141K
25th Pctile
$192K
75th Pctile
11,278
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — San Jose
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,318 | 16.4% | ~8% |
| Level II | 3,095 | 38.5% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,737 | 21.6% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 1,881 | 23.4% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in San Jose
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal, Inc. | 823 | $172K |
| eBay Inc. | 821 | $185K |
| Adobe Inc. | 579 | $185K |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 511 | $162K |
| Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | 398 | $135K |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 359 | $170K |
| BYTEDANCE INC. | 306 | $211K |
| TikTok Inc. | 296 | $201K |
| Roku, Inc. | 234 | $221K |
| ByteDance Inc. | 231 | $194K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — San Jose
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 73 | $153K |
| FY2022 | 4,453 | $158K |
| FY2023 | 3,392 | $169K |
| FY2024 | 3,360 | $187K |
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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 San Jose. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.