Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Iowa 2026
Based on 2,643 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Iowa (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $100K. See national Software Engineer data →
Wage Level Breakdown, Iowa
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 269 | 10.3% | ~8% |
| Level II | 1,368 | 52.6% | ~22% |
| Level III | 528 | 20.3% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 435 | 16.7% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Cities in Iowa
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 584 | $107K |
| West Des Moines | 361 | $108K |
| Des Moines | 334 | $101K |
| Johnston | 222 | $106K |
| Urbandale | 133 | $104K |
| Carlisle | 127 | $85K |
| Waukee | 78 | $108K |
| WEST DES MOINES | 74 | $96K |
| DES MOINES | 74 | $98K |
| Ames | 69 | $106K |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Iowa
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Collins Inc. | 440 | $109K |
| Siri Consultancy Service, Inc. | 70 | $86K |
| Siri Consultancy Services, Inc. | 45 | $84K |
| Quality Consulting, Inc. | 43 | $95K |
| Deere & Company | 42 | $116K |
| Deere and Company | 33 | $111K |
| Corteva Agriscience LLC | 33 | $114K |
| Wellmark, Inc. | 30 | $113K |
| LAUNCH IT CORP | 29 | $89K |
| Athene Annuity and Life Company | 29 | $132K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend, Iowa
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 9 | $93K |
| FY2022 | 720 | $99K |
| FY2023 | 583 | $102K |
| FY2024 | 650 | $104K |
| FY2025 | 560 | $109K |
| FY2026 | 121 | $116K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Iowa
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in Iowa filed 7,122 PERM green-card petitions (6,221 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007–2026, with a median offered wage of $78K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full Iowa state data →
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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 Iowa. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.