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Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Minnesota 2026
Based on 6,350 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Minnesota (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $109K. See national Software Engineer data →
$109K
Median Wage
$95K
25th Pctile
$126K
75th Pctile
6,350
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Minnesota
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 594 | 9.8% | ~8% |
| Level II | 2,903 | 48.0% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,310 | 21.6% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 1,245 | 20.6% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Cities in Minnesota
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 1,341 | $119K |
| Eden Prairie | 799 | $108K |
| Richfield | 521 | $122K |
| Minnetonka | 245 | $107K |
| Eagan | 223 | $111K |
| Bloomington | 218 | $116K |
| Plymouth | 210 | $110K |
| MINNEAPOLIS | 202 | $108K |
| EDEN PRAIRIE | 138 | $100K |
| Hopkins | 122 | $112K |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Target Enterprise, Inc. | 374 | $125K |
| Optum Services, Inc. | 211 | $123K |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | 206 | $140K |
| OPTUM SERVICES, INC. | 181 | $117K |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 174 | $125K |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 100 | $123K |
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | 74 | $123K |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 73 | $102K |
| CitiusTech Inc. | 63 | $96K |
| Arcus Technologies | 54 | $82K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Minnesota
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 52 | $110K |
| FY2022 | 2,597 | $110K |
| FY2023 | 2,027 | $112K |
| FY2024 | 1,674 | $118K |
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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 Minnesota. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.