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Software Engineering
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
3,111
Total Petitions
$170,590
Avg Salary
$167,111
Median Salary
$149,580 – $188,903
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$149,580
Median
$167,111
Average
$170,590
75th Percentile
$188,903
Based on 3,111 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
WA
Washington3,083 petitions · $170,757
NY
New York15 petitions · $145,062
CA
California8 petitions · $171,724
MI
Michigan3 petitions · $176,942
TX
Texas1 petitions · $84,094
VA
Virginia1 petitions · $96,574
Top Employers Hiring Software Engineerings
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Corporation | 3,083 | $170,757 | |
| 2 | Mufg Bank, Ltd. | 13 | $152,061 | |
| 3 | Meta Platforms, Inc | 4 | $217,250 | |
| 4 | General Motors | 3 | $176,942 | |
| 5 | Synopsys, Inc. | 2 | $137,408 | |
| 6 | Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company | 2 | $99,566 | |
| 7 | Black Duck Software, Inc. | 1 | $114,987 | |
| 8 | Software Integrity Group, Inc. | 1 | $114,987 | |
| 9 | Tekblu Llc | 1 | $84,094 | |
| 10 | Pisoft, Inc. | 1 | $96,574 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Software Engineering
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 3,111 certified H1B petitions for Software Engineering positions. The average H1B salary for Software Engineering is $170,590, with a median of $167,111. The middle 50% of salaries range from $149,580 to $188,903. Washington is the most common work state, accounting for 3,083 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.