Software Publishers — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Software Publishers (NAICS 5112) filed 48,600 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $147K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Software Publishers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 18,777 | $155K |
| Oracle America, Inc. | 1,972 | $125K |
| TikTok Inc. | 1,070 | $205K |
| Snowflake Inc. | 1,000 | $180K |
| Siemens Industry Software Inc. | 995 | $136K |
| The MathWorks, Inc. | 923 | $116K |
| Block, Inc. | 578 | $185K |
| Maplebear Inc. | 534 | $190K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5112, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Software Publishers
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 5,459 | 11.6% | $111K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 16,963 | 35.9% | $137K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 13,634 | 28.9% | $165K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 11,148 | 23.6% | $183K | 4× |
Across 47,204 filings in this industry with a reported 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.
Most Common Roles in Software Publishers
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 15,720 | $155K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 9,540 | $144K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 2,148 | $154K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 2,115 | $134K |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,608 | $137K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,580 | $200K |
| Data Scientists | 1,505 | $157K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 995 | $137K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Software Publishers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14,992 | $158K |
| California | 13,313 | $165K |
| Texas | 4,106 | $129K |
| Massachusetts | 3,110 | $126K |
| New York | 2,221 | $150K |
| Georgia | 1,810 | $123K |
| North Carolina | 1,057 | $124K |
| Illinois | 899 | $130K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Software Publishers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond, WA | 10,646 | $157K |
| Bellevue, WA | 2,946 | $161K |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,384 | $174K |
| New York, NY | 1,738 | $154K |
| Mountain View, CA | 1,674 | $179K |
| San Jose, CA | 1,406 | $175K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 5112 — Software Publishers — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).