Software Developers, R&D
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 15-1296.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
144
Average Salary
$110K
LCA Certification
82.0%
Employers in Data
69
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | 14 | $96,081 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | 6 | $140,521 |
| ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY | 4 | $94,807 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | 4 | $106,747 |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | 4 | $85,000 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | 4 | $84,960 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | 4 | $86,693 |
| ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 3 | $92,095 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | 15 | $99,427 |
| Chicago, IL | 9 | $119,903 |
| San Francisco, CA | 8 | $271,875 |
| Seattle, WA | 6 | $109,751 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 5 | $103,772 |
| Baltimore, MD | 4 | $114,032 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 4 | $85,000 |
| Nashville, TN | 4 | $104,751 |
| Rochester, NY | 4 | $75,182 |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Software Developers, R&D?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Software Developers, R&D is $110,468, with observed filings ranging from $36,000 to $350,000.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Software Developers, R&D?
69 employer names have historical LCAs for Software Developers, R&D. The highest-volume employers include UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Software Developers, R&D?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Software Developers, R&D is 82.0% across 144 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.