Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Median salary$144,690
Middle 50%$141.4k–$151.6k
vs. national median+26%comparison median $115,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $132,271 |
| 25th | $141,377 |
| 50th (median) | $144,690 |
| 75th | $151,562 |
| 90th | $157,190 |
Cost of living
Pittsburgh's median Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary of $144,690 is worth about $152,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Pittsburgh = 94.7).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | $144,690 | 11 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | $144,690 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert · Level IV | $105,123 | $144,690 | 11 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.