Occupation Salary Profile

Software Developers

SOC Code: 15-1252

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

National Median (BLS)
$119,330
▲ +6.44% Nominal +3.08% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$136,430
▲ +3.08% Nominal ▼ -0.05% Real
Average Base Salary
$117,080
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
14,480
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Software Developers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $78,950
25th Percentile $99,180
National Median (50th Percentile) $119,330
75th Percentile $134,910
90th Percentile $157,390
P10: $78,950 P50 (Median): $119,330 P90: $157,390
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 156,037 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $136,430
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +3.08%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -0.05%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $97,157
25th Percentile $112,923
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $136,430
75th Percentile $170,000
90th Percentile $204,181
H-1B P10: $97,157 H-1B P50: $136,430 H-1B P90: $204,181
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Software Developers roles ($136,430) is +14.3% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($119,330).