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Software Engineer I
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
81
Total Petitions
$118,363
Avg Salary
$122,500
Median Salary
$101,754 – $130,104
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$101,754
Median
$122,500
Average
$118,363
75th Percentile
$130,104
Based on 81 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California19 petitions · $127,583
TX
Texas19 petitions · $126,998
PA
Pennsylvania13 petitions · $110,021
MA
Massachusetts5 petitions · $109,420
AZ
Arizona5 petitions · $112,974
OR
Oregon3 petitions · $105,837
FL
Florida3 petitions · $129,610
OH
Ohio3 petitions · $97,246
MD
Maryland2 petitions · $95,877
NY
New York2 petitions · $120,050
Top Employers Hiring Software Engineer Is
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Services Automobile Association | 18 | $129,054 | |
| 2 | Affirm, Inc. | 3 | $130,666 | |
| 3 | Pinterest, Inc. | 3 | $119,884 | |
| 4 | Penske Truck Leasing, Co., L.P. | 3 | $117,241 | |
| 5 | The Trade Desk, Inc. | 3 | $133,444 | |
| 6 | Chewy, Inc. | 3 | $129,610 | |
| 7 | Cohere Health, Inc. | 2 | $103,064 | |
| 8 | Aurora Operations, Inc. | 2 | $130,500 | |
| 9 | Puzzle Financial Inc. | 2 | $137,850 | |
| 10 | Axon Enterprise, Inc. | 2 | $139,500 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Software Engineer I
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 81 certified H1B petitions for Software Engineer I positions. The average H1B salary for Software Engineer I is $118,363, with a median of $122,500. The middle 50% of salaries range from $101,754 to $130,104. California is the most common work state, accounting for 19 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.