Junior Software Engineer H-1B Salary (2026)
LCA prevailing wages, DOL wage level, and top employer benchmarks for Junior / Entry-Level Software Engineer H-1B petitions in 2026.
$110,000
Median LCA Wage
$90,000
25th Percentile
$130,000
75th Percentile
~18,000/yr
Annual LCA Filings
Prevailing Wage LevelLevel I-II
SOC Code15-1252
Seniority LevelJunior / Entry-Level
Top Employer LCA Wage Data
| Company | Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L3 (SWE III) | $133,000 | $225,000+ | |
| Meta | E3 (SWE) | $130,000 | $210,000+ |
| Amazon | SDE I (L4) | $115,000 | $175,000+ |
| Microsoft | SWE 59 (L60) | $110,000 | $175,000+ |
| Apple | ICT2 | $120,000 | $185,000+ |