What Software Developers, 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 $59,767.
Level I (Entry)
$71,558
19 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$97,427
21 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$125,209
10 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$131,325
20 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for software developers, r&d
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Resolve AI | $240,000 |
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | $136,000 |
| Ithaka Harbors | $125,000 |
| Children'S Hospital | $105,000 |
| University Of Michigan | $100,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Software Developers, 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.