Job title
Software Development Specialist H-1B Salaries
1,120 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $99k.
Median base
$99k
Middle 50%
$90k–$110k
Filings
1,120
Top sponsor
NTT Data
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 9 | $110k |
| FY2025 | 58 | $110k |
| FY2024 | 57 | $105k |
| FY2023 | 72 | $101k |
| FY2022 | 111 | $99k |
| FY2021 | 126 | $100k |
| FY2020 | 224 | $104k |
| FY2019 | 223 | $96k |
| FY2018 | 175 | $94k |
| FY2017 | 32 | $97k |
| FY2016 | 33 | $94k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Development Specialist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Development Specialist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Development Specialist is $99k (FY2026), from 1,120 filings. The middle 50% earn between $90k and $110k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Development Specialists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Development Specialist are NTT Data, NTT Data Services, Amdocs.
- Where are most H-1B Software Development Specialist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Development Specialist roles are Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX, Irving, TX.
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