What Software Developers, Non R&D 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 $43,159.
Level I (Entry)
$83,860
30 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$103,412
50 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$125,840
28 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$127,019
50 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for software developers, non r&d
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| University Of California Los Angeles | $178,920 |
| New York Society For Relief Of Ruptured Crippled | $167,488 |
| Stanford Health Care | $139,663 |
| Oclc | $122,003 |
| Health | $111,446 |
| Texas A M University | $108,488 |
| Henry Ford Health System | $104,000 |
| University Of Michigan | $97,647 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital | $90,792 |
| Fermi Forward Discovery | $88,795 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Software Developers, Non R&D (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.