AppFolio
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 48 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Goleta, CA
At a glance
- AppFolio hires mid-level. 41% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 98% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $155,629, median prevailing wage $131,467.
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Percentiles from AppFolio's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What AppFolio hires for
Bar: share of AppFolio's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $155,629 | 34 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at AppFolio.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 13% of filings
Mid-level · 41% of filings
Senior · 22% of filings
Expert · 24% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $150,000 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | $169,400 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | $190,000 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $131,645 |
| 25th | $141,412 |
| 50th (median) | $155,629 |
| 75th | $186,795 |
| 90th | $200,210 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $110,000 | $100,000 | $133,750 | 35 |
| FY2021 | $112,200 | $106,500 | $125,000 | 48 |
| FY2022 | $130,000 | $120,000 | $150,000 | 34 |
| FY2023 | $145,000 | $130,000 | $170,000 | 21 |
| FY2024 | $147,100 | $137,500 | $161,480 | 24 |
| FY2025 | $140,000 | $132,350 | $150,000 | 17 |
| FY2026 | $162,000 | $152,900 | $189,000 | 31 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at AppFolio
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $149,071 | $137k–$155.3k | 19 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About AppFolio
AppFolio's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in Goleta, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Data Scientist and IT Manager and the main metro areas are New York, NY, Santa Maria, CA and Los Angeles, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does AppFolio sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. AppFolio filed 48 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does AppFolio pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on AppFolio's H-1B filings is $155,629; half of filings fall between $141,412 and $186,795. Bonus and stock are not included.