Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D is $101K/year, across 418 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2023). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D petitions are filed at Level IV (Expert). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 67 | 17.0% | $73K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 97 | 24.6% | $89K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 90 | 22.8% | $108K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 141 | 35.7% | $118K | 4× |
Across 395 certified Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Nwea | 16 | $108K |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 15 | $129K |
| Henry Ford Health System | 14 | $103K |
| Western Governors University | 13 | $119K |
| University of Michigan | 12 | $83K |
| St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital | 12 | $95K |
| Educational Testing Service | 9 | $115K |
| Sutter Health | 9 | $105K |
Ranked by certified Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D filing volume, FY2021–2023.
Top States for Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 60 | $115K |
| Michigan | 35 | $93K |
| Texas | 32 | $88K |
| New York | 31 | $120K |
| Massachusetts | 26 | $115K |
| Illinois | 24 | $91K |
| Tennessee | 19 | $101K |
| Ohio | 18 | $93K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2023) for SOC occupation 15-1034.00, Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.