Software Developers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Software Developers is $130K/year, across 601,522 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 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) | 71,225 | 13.0% | $91K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 265,216 | 48.4% | $112K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 119,208 | 21.8% | $146K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 92,202 | 16.8% | $169K | 4× |
Across 547,851 certified Software Developers 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
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | 21,501 | $180K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 20,458 | $158K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 19,956 | $166K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 11,087 | $204K |
| Apple Inc. | 7,914 | $182K |
| Wal-mart Associates, Inc. | 7,532 | $140K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 7,477 | $155K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 7,163 | $152K |
Ranked by certified Software Developers filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Software Developers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 117,838 | $175K |
| Texas | 113,512 | $112K |
| Washington | 54,800 | $163K |
| New Jersey | 30,065 | $124K |
| New York | 27,812 | $152K |
| North Carolina | 27,659 | $120K |
| Georgia | 26,787 | $115K |
| Illinois | 22,230 | $114K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Software Developers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 22,022 | $158K |
| New York, NY | 21,630 | $161K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 17,195 | $178K |
| Austin, TX | 16,219 | $132K |
| Redmond, WA | 15,950 | $165K |
| Irving, TX | 15,324 | $106K |
Metros with the highest Software Developers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1252.00 — Software Developers — 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.