AT&T Software Engineer salary
Based on 469 H-1B filings by AT&T, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $145,000 |
| 25th | $155,000 |
| 50th (median) | $165,000 |
| 75th | $177,665 |
| 90th | $189,232 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $127,150 | $114,614 | $147,577 | 55 |
| FY2021 | $140,000 | $130,000 | $150,000 | 123 |
| FY2022 | $141,650 | $135,000 | $152,481 | 156 |
| FY2023 | $151,318 | $145,000 | $161,000 | 132 |
| FY2024 | $153,563 | $145,000 | $164,442 | 229 |
| FY2025 | $163,900 | $152,982 | $175,408 | 276 |
| FY2026 | $166,673 | $156,998 | $178,000 | 193 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 299). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $135,040 | 23 |
| Level II · Qualified | $149,950 | 75 |
| Level III · Experienced | $168,446 | 27 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $169,065 | 270 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at AT&T?
In H-1B filings, AT&T's median base salary for Software Engineer is $165,000; half of filings fall between $155,000 and $177,665. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does AT&T sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. AT&T filed 469 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1252 (Software Developers), so this page covers every job title AT&T filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology