Mid-Level Software Engineer H-1B Salary (2026)
LCA prevailing wages, DOL wage level, and top employer benchmarks for Mid-Level Software Engineer H-1B petitions in 2026.
$145,000
Median LCA Wage
$125,000
25th Percentile
$175,000
75th Percentile
~42,000/yr
Annual LCA Filings
Prevailing Wage LevelLevel II-III
SOC Code15-1252
Seniority LevelMid-Level
Top Employer LCA Wage Data
| Company | Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L4 (SWE IV) | $158,000 | $290,000+ | |
| Meta | E4 (SWE) | $155,000 | $280,000+ |
| Amazon | SDE II (L5) | $145,000 | $240,000+ |
| Microsoft | SWE II (L62) | $140,000 | $225,000+ |
| Stripe | L3 | $165,000 | $295,000+ |