Software Developers, R&D
PERM salary data: 43 certified positions, FY2023–FY2026. SOC 15-1296.
43
certified PERM positions
$107,162
Median pay
$89,355
25th pct
$117,642
75th pct
$139,260
90th pct
$63,012
10th pct
Estimates from public U.S. Department of Labor records — wages are
employer-attested offered wages, not verified salaries paid; counts are filings, not
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Data: DOL PERM filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$63,012$107,162 median$139,260
Quarterly median offered wage 2025-Q3 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 19.9%
Top PERM sponsors for Software Developers, R&D
| Employer | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Testing Service | 4 | $106,581 |
| GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. | 2 | $103,501 |
| Northwestern University | 2 | $113,114 |
| The University of Iowa | 1 | $107,162 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | 1 | $61,339 |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | 1 | $58,053 |
| University of Michigan | 1 | $88,500 |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM | 1 | $111,392 |
| Boston College | 1 | $113,000 |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY | 1 | $108,413 |
What is this? Offered wages on certified PERM labor certification
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