X Software Engineer salary
Based on 42 H-1B filings by X Corp., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $151,000 |
| 25th | $175,000 |
| 50th (median) | $200,000 |
| 75th | $251,373 |
| 90th | $317,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2023 | $195,800 | $161,111 | $237,400 | 17 |
| FY2024 | $194,000 | $182,098 | $201,373 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $220,000 | $174,375 | $257,500 | 28 |
| FY2026 | $200,000 | $189,694 | $240,500 | 14 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 32). 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 | too few | 4 |
| Level II · Qualified | $190,500 | 12 |
| Level III · Experienced | $235,000 | 16 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at X?
In H-1B filings, X Corp.'s median base salary for Software Engineer is $200,000; half of filings fall between $175,000 and $251,373. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does X sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. X Corp. filed 42 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 X 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