NORTH CAROLINALCA DATA
Software Engineer H-1B Salary in North Carolina 2026
Based on 24,796 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in North Carolina (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $113K. See national Software Engineer data →
$113K
Median Wage
$101K
25th Pctile
$132K
75th Pctile
24,796
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — North Carolina
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,883 | 7.9% | ~8% |
| Level II | 12,354 | 52.0% | ~22% |
| Level III | 5,871 | 24.7% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 3,657 | 15.4% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Cities in North Carolina
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 7,904 | $120K |
| Durham | 4,503 | $117K |
| Cary | 2,018 | $118K |
| Raleigh | 1,692 | $118K |
| Morrisville | 1,382 | $116K |
| CHARLOTTE | 1,359 | $110K |
| Apex | 515 | $126K |
| DURHAM | 509 | $111K |
| Concord | 426 | $127K |
| CARY | 345 | $107K |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | 2,048 | $116K |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 768 | $127K |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 609 | $111K |
| BANK OF AMERICA N.A. | 451 | $146K |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. | 397 | $129K |
| DB Global Technology, Inc. | 390 | $127K |
| RANDSTAD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | 282 | $131K |
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 279 | $119K |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 225 | $155K |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 219 | $121K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — North Carolina
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 165 | $111K |
| FY2022 | 9,159 | $113K |
| FY2023 | 8,078 | $118K |
| FY2024 | 7,394 | $122K |
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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 North Carolina. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.