Software Developers
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 15-1252.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
176,726
Average Salary
$135K
LCA Certification
96.0%
Employers in Data
18,544
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT | 5,955 | $166,794 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES | 5,824 | $163,020 |
| 3,542 | $189,882 | |
| META PLATFORMS | 2,949 | $200,485 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES | 2,775 | $138,372 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES | 2,059 | $156,524 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & | 2,031 | $153,086 |
| APPLE | 1,952 | $180,687 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S. | 1,835 | $152,212 |
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA | 1,697 | $130,774 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 6,645 | $159,912 |
| New York, NY | 6,165 | $162,953 |
| Austin, TX | 4,788 | $131,980 |
| Redmond, WA | 4,712 | $166,307 |
| Irving, TX | 4,575 | $114,567 |
| Plano, TX | 4,259 | $120,222 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 4,232 | $177,833 |
| San Francisco, CA | 3,885 | $188,345 |
| San Jose, CA | 3,459 | $183,434 |
| Dallas, TX | 3,330 | $121,443 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
Related Job Titles
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84,223 filings
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28,922 filings
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21,855 filings
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19,727 filings
Computer and Information Systems Managers
18,616 filings
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
18,232 filings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Software Developers?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Software Developers is $135,268, with observed filings ranging from $50,107 to $996,000.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Software Developers?
18544 employer names have historical LCAs for Software Developers. The highest-volume employers include MICROSOFT, AMAZON.COM SERVICES, GOOGLE.
What is the LCA certification rate for Software Developers?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Software Developers is 96.0% across 176,726 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.