Senior Software Engineer H-1B Salary (2026)
LCA prevailing wages, DOL wage level, and top employer benchmarks for Senior Software Engineer H-1B petitions in 2026.
$185,000
Median LCA Wage
$160,000
25th Percentile
$220,000
75th Percentile
~38,000/yr
Annual LCA Filings
Prevailing Wage LevelLevel III-IV
SOC Code15-1252
Seniority LevelSenior
Top Employer LCA Wage Data
| Company | Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L5 (SWE V) | $187,000 | $380,000+ | |
| Meta | E5 (Senior SWE) | $183,000 | $370,000+ |
| Amazon | SDE III (L6) | $175,000 | $320,000+ |
| Netflix | Senior SWE | $300,000 | $400,000+ |
| Stripe | L4 (Senior) | $200,000 | $380,000+ |