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Computer Programmers
SOC 15-1251. Offered wages, prevailing wage levels and sponsoring employers on H-1B labor condition applications, with PERM counts.
Employers filed 25,361 labor condition applications for Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251) in fiscal years 2025–2026, 24,847 of them certified.
The median offered wage is $93,179 a year (quartiles $80,000–$108,500), below the $122,221 median across all occupations; the median prevailing wage cited is $85,530. Level II is the most common prevailing wage level (68% of filings).
PERM applications for the occupation number 1,100 with a median offered wage of $97,800.
H-1B labor condition applications
Employer-specific case information was provided to OFLC by employers who submitted foreign labor certification applications. These are not employer responses to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' survey. Wage levels I–IV are as stated on the application. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Applications by fiscal year
Prevailing wage levels
Level I 12%Level II 68%Level III 13%Level IV 6%Not stated 0%
| Measure | SOC 15-1251 | All occupations |
|---|---|---|
| Median offered wage | $93,179 | $122,221 |
| 25th–75th percentile | $80,000–$108,500 | — |
| Share at Level I or II | 80% | 56% |
| Share certified | 98% | 98% |
Wages annualised from the rate and unit on the application; medians use up to 4,000 sampled applications per occupation (4,000 here).
Offered wages by employer
The list names employers that have a page on this site (organisations above the size floor); the totals above count every record in the files.
Worksite states
Texas 6,467 · California 3,018 · New Jersey 2,511 · North Carolina 1,413 · Illinois 1,276 · Virginia 1,267 · Georgia 1,190 · New York 833 · Ohio 807 · Pennsylvania 760
PERM labor certification
PERM applications as disclosed by OFLC; FY2024 covers the new Form 9089 only. Status is as recorded at the data date. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Median offered wage on PERM applications: $97,800.
| Employer | City | PERM applications |
|---|---|---|
| Mphasis Corporation | New York | 110 |
| GlobalLogic Inc. | Santa Clara | 53 |
| Eficens Systems Inc | Suwanee | 50 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | Edison | 44 |
| Tek Leaders Inc | Plano | 36 |
| Diaspark, Inc. | Edison | 29 |
| Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | Iselin | 23 |
| Risamsoft Inc. | Irving | 22 |
| Meghaz Inc. | Houston | 17 |
| IT Premia Group Inc | North Brunswick | 16 |
| Veridic Solutions LLC | Durant | 15 |
| Xforia, Inc. | Frisco | 14 |
| Skilltune Technologies Inc | North Brunswick | 13 |
| Analytics9 Solutions Inc | Cumming | 11 |
| Virtual Networx Inc. | Farmers Branch | 10 |
The list names employers that have a page on this site (organisations above the size floor); the totals above count every record in the files.
Questions and answers
What is the H-1B salary for Computer Programmers?
The median offered wage on labor condition applications for SOC 15-1251 is $93,179 a year, with the middle half between $80,000 and $108,500; the median prevailing wage cited is $85,530.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Computer Programmers?
Tata Consultancy Services Limited (1,849), Mphasis Corporation (1,689), Wipro Limited (1,084), Skilltune Technologies Inc (680), Accenture LLP (658)
Which wage level is most common for Computer Programmers?
Level II: Level I 12%, Level II 68%, Level III 13%, Level IV 6% of filings.
How many PERM applications name Computer Programmers?
1,100 in fiscal years 2024–2026, median offered wage $97,800.
Source: OFLC LCA and PERM disclosure files, fiscal years 2025–2026, through 30 Jun 2026. Occupation pages are built for SOC codes with at least 50 applications. How H-1B wage levels work.