Software Developers, Non R&D H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Software Developers, Non R&D is $110K/year, across 1,429 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Software Developers, 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) | 216 | 15.8% | $80K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 382 | 27.9% | $97K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 288 | 21.0% | $115K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 485 | 35.4% | $125K | 4× |
Across 1,371 certified Software Developers, 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, Non R&D
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System | 91 | $112K |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 53 | $148K |
| University of Michigan | 42 | $95K |
| OCLC, Inc. | 38 | $118K |
| Providence Health & Services | 36 | $108K |
| Stanford Health Care | 35 | $145K |
| Group Health Plan, Inc. | 34 | $104K |
| St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital | 33 | $86K |
Ranked by certified Software Developers, Non R&D filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Software Developers, Non R&D H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 191 | $135K |
| Texas | 151 | $110K |
| Michigan | 141 | $104K |
| Illinois | 110 | $93K |
| New York | 93 | $135K |
| Ohio | 91 | $112K |
| Pennsylvania | 59 | $112K |
| Massachusetts | 58 | $126K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1295.00, Software Developers, 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.