Software Developers, Systems Software H1B Salary Data
SOC 15-1133.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Software Developers, Systems Software is $133,078, based on 60,323 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$133,078
Total H1B Filings
60,323
Wage Range
$36,400 – $550,000
Prevailing Wage Premium
+11.8% above
Filings at prevailing wage
13%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $105,040
- P50 (median) $133,078
- P75 $162,348
- P90 $190,000
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $133,078.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)10.4%(6,687)
- Level II35.1%(22,516)
- Level III24.2%(15,511)
- Level IV (expert)22.1%(14,198)
- Unknown8.2%(5,279)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.63 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×11.4% of filings (6,687)
- Level II2×38.2% of filings (22,516)
- Level III3×26.3% of filings (15,511)
- Level IV (expert)4×24.1% of filings (14,198)
50.4% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 25, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $89,773 · P50 $133,078 · P90 $190,000
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
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H-1B Year-Over-Year Trend
- FY2021 29,903 filings · $131,478
- FY2022 30,978 filings · $136,014
- FY2023 1,709 filings · $123,717
- FY2024 1,462 filings · $97,386
- FY2025 131 filings · $140,000
Bars are LCA filing-level counts per fiscal year (not distinct cases; they don’t sum to the headline total). The latest FY is a partial year — shown hatched/faded with a dashed median line, not a completed trend point. Earlier years may be affected by SOC occupation-code revisions, so volumes aren’t strictly comparable across the full range.
Top H1B Employers
Software Developers, Systems Software — H-1B salary summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Software Developers, Systems Software (SOC 15-1133.00) has 60,323 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $133,078, representing a 11.8% premium above the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation. The top employers were Amazon, Apple, and Intel. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Software Developers, Systems Software?
The median H1B base salary for Software Developers, Systems Software is $133,078, based on 60,323 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Software Developers, Systems Software roles?
There are 60,323 H1B LCA filings on record for SOC occupation Software Developers, Systems Software (15-1133.00) with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Software Developers, Systems Software?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Software Developers, Systems Software range from $36,400 to $550,000, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Software Developers, Systems Software H1B wages compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Software Developers, Systems Software is 11.8% above the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this SOC occupation.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Software Developers, Systems Software?
The top H1B sponsors for Software Developers, Systems Software are Amazon, Apple, Intel, Qualcomm, and Cisco. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Software Developers, Systems Software?
Software Developers, Systems Software is classified under SOC code 15-1133.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Software Developers, Systems Software H1B salary data come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.