Norfolk Southern Software Engineer salary
Based on 11 H-1B filings by Norfolk Southern Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $133,638 |
| 25th | $134,014 |
| 50th (median) | $145,300 |
| 75th | $146,843 |
| 90th | $152,200 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 4 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at Norfolk Southern?
In H-1B filings, Norfolk Southern Corporation's median base salary for Software Engineer is $145,300; half of filings fall between $134,014 and $146,843. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Norfolk Southern sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. Norfolk Southern Corporation filed 11 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 Norfolk Southern 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