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Senior Software Engineer
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
3,556
Total Petitions
$155,248
Avg Salary
$148,500
Median Salary
$128,500 – $175,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$128,500
Median
$148,500
Average
$155,248
75th Percentile
$175,000
Based on 3,556 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California1,064 petitions · $184,045
NY
New York325 petitions · $169,310
AR
Arkansas317 petitions · $144,544
TX
Texas242 petitions · $137,022
MN
Minnesota216 petitions · $133,363
MA
Massachusetts152 petitions · $145,827
MI
Michigan150 petitions · $136,127
NC
North Carolina123 petitions · $140,147
IL
Illinois106 petitions · $136,332
GA
Georgia85 petitions · $131,823
Top Employers Hiring Senior Software Engineers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. | 299 | $144,911 | |
| 2 | Bloomberg L.P. | 99 | $158,705 | |
| 3 | U.S. Bank National Association | 92 | $137,738 | |
| 4 | Optum Services, Inc. | 81 | $127,279 | |
| 5 | Lowe'S Companies, Inc. | 60 | $132,526 | |
| 6 | General Motors | 56 | $144,668 | |
| 7 | Mastercard Technologies, Llc | 54 | $140,858 | |
| 8 | Snowflake Inc. | 53 | $206,501 | |
| 9 | Intuit Inc. | 46 | $162,874 | |
| 10 | Paypal, Inc. | 34 | $185,365 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Senior Software Engineer
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 3,556 certified H1B petitions for Senior Software Engineer positions. The average H1B salary for Senior Software Engineer is $155,248, with a median of $148,500. The middle 50% of salaries range from $128,500 to $175,000. California is the most common work state, accounting for 1,064 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.