H-1B Software Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA
Based on 11,264 certified H-1B LCA filings · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 11,264 certified Labor Condition Applications for Software Engineer roles in San Jose, the average certified wage is $169,791, with most offers falling between $141K and $193K. Wages reflect employer-submitted figures on approved H-1B LCAs.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — San Jose, CA
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $103,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $133,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $166,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $199,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed median for SOC 15-1252.00 (Software Developers) in the San Jose area. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better odds than Level I/II.
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Take-Home Pay Note — California
California has the highest top marginal state income tax in the US (13.3%); San Jose levies no additional city 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 11,264 Software Engineer filings in San Jose.