H-1B Software Engineer Salary in Missouri
Based on 6,917 certified H-1B LCA filings statewide · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 6,917 certified Labor Condition Applications for Software Engineer roles across Missouri, the average certified wage is $102,914, with most offers between $85K and $116K. Wages vary by metro area within the state — see the breakdown below.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Missouri
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $61,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $79,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $99,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $118,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed statewide median for SOC 15-1252.00 in Missouri. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better lottery odds than Level I/II.
Salary by City — Missouri
| City | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1,096 | $106K |
| O\'Fallon | 1,082 | $110K |
| Maryland Heights | 814 | $95K |
| Kansas City | 541 | $104K |
| Chesterfield | 362 | $100K |
Cities ranked by certified Software Engineer LCA volume within Missouri (FY2022–2026).
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineers in Missouri
Ranked by certified Software Engineer LCA volume statewide (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — Missouri
Missouri\'s income tax tops out near 4.8%; some cities (Kansas City, St. Louis) levy an additional 1% earnings tax.
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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 6,917 Software Engineer filings statewide in Missouri.