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Software Development Engineer I
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
498
Total Petitions
$135,202
Avg Salary
$129,000
Median Salary
$129,000 – $148,350
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$129,000
Median
$129,000
Average
$135,202
75th Percentile
$148,350
Based on 498 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
WA
Washington441 petitions · $135,337
VA
Virginia47 petitions · $138,766
NJ
New Jersey5 petitions · $126,500
CA
California2 petitions · $93,943
MA
Massachusetts1 petitions · $79,614
NY
New York1 petitions · $120,000
TX
Texas1 petitions · $105,000
Top Employers Hiring Software Development Engineer Is
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon.Com Services Llc | 305 | $135,411 | |
| 2 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 105 | $135,505 | |
| 3 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 67 | $137,455 | |
| 4 | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 8 | $138,500 | |
| 5 | Audible, Inc. | 5 | $126,500 | |
| 6 | Experian Information Solutions Inc. | 2 | $93,943 | |
| 7 | Netscout Systems, Inc. | 1 | $79,614 | |
| 8 | Twitch Interactive, Inc. | 1 | $110,100 | |
| 9 | Amazon Payments, Inc. | 1 | $129,000 | |
| 10 | Csc Holdings, Llc | 1 | $120,000 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Software Development Engineer I
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 498 certified H1B petitions for Software Development Engineer I positions. The average H1B salary for Software Development Engineer I is $135,202, with a median of $129,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $129,000 to $148,350. Washington is the most common work state, accounting for 441 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.