Software Developers, R&D H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Software Developers, R&D is $100K/year, across 430 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, R&D petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 94 | 23.9% | $72K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 141 | 35.8% | $93K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 72 | 18.3% | $110K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 87 | 22.1% | $119K | 4× |
Across 394 certified Software Developers, 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, R&D
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | 23 | $97K |
| The University of Chicago | 18 | $121K |
| University of Illinois | 18 | $81K |
| Resolve AI, Inc. | 15 | $240K |
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory | 14 | $97K |
| Ithaka Harbors, Inc. | 13 | $116K |
| Children\'s Hospital Corporation | 13 | $105K |
| The University of Southern California | 11 | $89K |
Ranked by certified Software Developers, R&D filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Software Developers, R&D H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 76 | $116K |
| Illinois | 51 | $88K |
| Michigan | 29 | $100K |
| Massachusetts | 26 | $97K |
| New York | 25 | $110K |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $80K |
| Washington | 22 | $116K |
| Texas | 20 | $90K |
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 15-1296.00, Software Developers, 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.