H-1B Software Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 14,506 certified H-1B LCA filings statewide · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 14,506 certified Labor Condition Applications for Software Engineer roles across Pennsylvania, the average certified wage is $110,482, with most offers between $92K and $125K. Wages vary by metro area within the state — see the breakdown below.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Pennsylvania
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $63,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $82,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $102,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $122,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed statewide median for SOC 15-1252.00 in Pennsylvania. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better lottery odds than Level I/II.
Salary by City — Pennsylvania
| City | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 2,585 | $108K |
| Philadelphia | 1,607 | $110K |
| Malvern | 1,090 | $101K |
| Mechanicsburg | 901 | $102K |
| Exton | 563 | $100K |
Cities ranked by certified Software Engineer LCA volume within Pennsylvania (FY2022–2026).
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineers in Pennsylvania
Ranked by certified Software Engineer LCA volume statewide (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% state income tax; many municipalities add a local earned-income 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 14,506 Software Engineer filings statewide in Pennsylvania.