Software Development Engineer I H1B Salary

1,046 certified H1B filings · FY2025–2026 DOL disclosure data

The Software Development Engineer I role had 1,046 certified H-1B filings in FY2025–2026. The median salary is $129,000, 8% above the overall H-1B median of $120,000. The interquartile range spans $126,100 to $135,699. Leading employers hiring for this role include Clearwater Analytics, LLC, Environmental Systems Research Institute, INC., Amazon Payments, INC.. Top locations for this position include Goleta, CA, Carollton, TX, PALO Alto, CA.

Median Salary
$129,000
25th Percentile
$126,100
75th Percentile
$135,699
Total Filings
1,046

Top Employers Hiring Software Development Engineer I

Clearwater Analytics, LLCEnvironmental Systems Research Institute, INC.Amazon Payments, INC.NILE TECH INCLiveperson, INC.Amazon WEB Services, INC.Hearst Autos, INC.Amazon Advertising LLCMotor Trend Group, LLCRemitly, INC.Amazon.Com Services LLCAmazon DATA Services, INC

Top Locations

Goleta, CACarollton, TXPALO Alto, CAHerndon, VAAlpharetta, GARedlands, CAArlington, VTMorrisville, NC

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