Wgu Software Engineer salary
Based on 47 H-1B filings by WGU Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $142,700 |
| 25th | $156,610 |
| 50th (median) | $173,100 |
| 75th | $198,800 |
| 90th | $218,680 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Utah 22). 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 | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 1 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 3 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $175,000 | 43 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at Wgu?
In H-1B filings, WGU Corporation's median base salary for Software Engineer is $173,100; half of filings fall between $156,610 and $198,800. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Wgu sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. WGU Corporation filed 47 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 Wgu 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