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H-1B Software Engineer (Java Developer) Salary

The median H-1B base salary for a Software Engineer (Java Developer) is $98,000, across 143 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$98,000

Average wage

$100,071

90th percentile

$122,741

Certified LCAs

143

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$63,149
25th
$90,750
Median
$98,000
Average
$100,071
90th
$122,741
Highest
$156,000

Based on 143 certified base wages, annualized.

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Filings by year

40
FY20
10
FY21
23
FY22
19
FY23
30
FY24
17
FY25
4
FY26

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