Software Development Engineer I H1B Salary

1,246 certified H1B filings · FY2025–2026 DOL disclosure data

The Software Development Engineer I role had 1,246 certified H-1B filings in FY2025–2026. The median salary is $129,000, 6% above the overall H-1B median of $121,500. The interquartile range spans $129,000 to $133,500. Leading employers hiring for this role include CSC Holdings, LLC, Amazon WEB Services, INC., NILE TECH INC. Top locations for this position include Santa Clara, CA, Culver City, CA, Herndon, VA.

Median Salary
$129,000
25th Percentile
$129,000
75th Percentile
$133,500
Total Filings
1,246

Top Employers Hiring Software Development Engineer I

CSC Holdings, LLCAmazon WEB Services, INC.NILE TECH INCAmazon DATA Services, INC.Generac Power SystemsLUMA Financial Technologies, LLCAmazon DATA Services, INCUnited Parcel Service General Services CO.A9.Com LLCGeneral Motors Financial Company, INC.Yardi Systems, INC.Clearwater Analytics, LLC

Top Locations

Santa Clara, CACulver City, CAHerndon, VAWestborough, MANashville, TNChicago, ILIrvine, CAParsippany, NJ

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