What Software Developers earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $74,921.
Level I (Entry)
$103,210
5,600 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$122,012
25,212 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$154,500
13,098 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$178,131
11,681 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for software developers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Cartesia AI | $377,500 |
| Wayve | $330,000 |
| Xmotors AI | $330,000 |
| Jane Street | $300,000 |
| Tubi | $276,561 |
| Roblox | $273,070 |
| People Center D/B/A Rippling | $272,500 |
| Fol Management | $265,000 |
| Id Me | $264,514 |
| Netflix | $264,514 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Software Developers (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.