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Software Engineer
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
10,397
Total Petitions
$146,396
Avg Salary
$131,997
Median Salary
$105,976 – $186,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$105,976
Median
$131,997
Average
$146,396
75th Percentile
$186,000
Based on 10,397 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California4,724 petitions · $187,469
TX
Texas1,117 petitions · $104,507
NJ
New Jersey1,016 petitions · $105,642
NY
New York716 petitions · $132,122
MI
Michigan382 petitions · $107,369
VA
Virginia317 petitions · $110,517
GA
Georgia270 petitions · $104,536
IL
Illinois257 petitions · $117,849
NC
North Carolina176 petitions · $106,423
WA
Washington129 petitions · $134,374
Top Employers Hiring Software Engineers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Llc | 1,292 | $199,158 | |
| 2 | Meta Platforms, Inc | 1,062 | $215,213 | |
| 3 | Mphasis Corporation | 384 | $120,065 | |
| 4 | Skilltune Technologies Inc | 210 | $99,270 | |
| 5 | Intel Corporation | 194 | $148,230 | |
| 6 | Nvidia Corporation | 191 | $194,861 | |
| 7 | Doordash, Inc. | 102 | $185,868 | |
| 8 | Natsoft Corporation | 82 | $119,368 | |
| 9 | Netflix, Inc. | 78 | $243,346 | |
| 10 | Uber Technologies, Inc. | 76 | $181,711 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Software Engineer
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 10,397 certified H1B petitions for Software Engineer positions. The average H1B salary for Software Engineer is $146,396, with a median of $131,997. The middle 50% of salaries range from $105,976 to $186,000. California is the most common work state, accounting for 4,724 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.