Software Developers H-1B Transfer Rate 2026
95,729 certified H-1B change-of-employer petitions were filed for Software Developers roles (FY2022–2026) — 20.6% of all Software Developers filings where DOL recorded whether the petition was a transfer. Median offered wage on a transfer is $133K/year.
What Counts as an H-1B Transfer
An H-1B "transfer" is a new employer filing an H-1B petition for someone already holding H-1B status. On the underlying Labor Condition Application, DOL records it as a change of employer — that flag is what these figures count.
Transfers are not subject to the annual H-1B cap or the lottery, which is why they can be filed at any point in the year. Under H-1B portability you can generally begin work once USCIS receives the petition, rather than waiting for approval.
Top Employers Hiring Software Developers Transfers
| Employer | Certified Transfers |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 2,124 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 1,948 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1,762 |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 1,380 |
| Wal-mart Associates, Inc. | 1,378 |
| Google LLC | 1,185 |
| Apple Inc. | 1,157 |
| Mastech Digital Technologies, Inc. | 1,099 |
Ranked by certified Software Developers transfer volume, FY2022–2026.
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Counted from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1252.00 — Software Developers — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M, using DOL's change-of-employer flag. Transfer share is measured against filings where DOL actually recorded that field. A certified LCA is a step toward an H-1B petition, not an approved transfer.