Computer Programmer -60% 5-Year Decline
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Market Demand
i
B
FY 2026
2023
B
2024
B
2025
B
Certified Volume i
311
Approved in FY 2026
National Median Salary i
$95,850
Typical yearly pay
PERM Conversion i
7.40%
Transition to residency
Top Paying Market i
Frisco, TX
Median pay: $142,834
Algorithmic Intelligence Brief
An automated market review of the Computer Programmer role.Reliable Industry Demand: B
The demand for Computer Programmer professionals continues to show good industry demand. Grounded in 311 recent labor filings, this career achieves a stable B grade on our H1B Index.
Mostly Client Work
This job involves a lot of outside client work. About 63.0% of these workers are sent to other businesses instead of working on internal company projects.
Experienced Salary Growth
Workers who stay in this career path see strong salary growth over time. Reaching the senior expert level usually boosts the starting pay by about +91%.
Normal Review Process
Employers successfully secure visas for most candidates in this role. The federal success rate is currently 93.9%.
Remote-Friendly Role
If your priority is working from home, this is a strong career choice. Roughly 76.2% of Computer Programmer professionals reside in a completely different state than their petitioning employer.
10-Year Median Salary Trajectory
Comparing national base compensation growth for Computer Programmers. temporary H-1B medians vs permanent Green Card (PERM).Top Hiring Employers
Companies sponsoring the most visas for this role.
Company & Median Pay
Total Approvals
Top Paying Tech Hubs
Cities ranked by the highest median salaries for this specific role.National Salary Percentiles i
Distribution of pay across all federal filings.O*NET Wage Level Economics
Salary breakdown scaled by federal experience classifications.O*NET Wage Distribution
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Wage Levels Breakdown
| Experience Level | LCA Volume | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (Level I) | 37 | $74,720 |
| Qualified (Level II) | 209 | $93,591 |
| Experienced (Level III) | 41 | $99,000 |
| Fully Competent (Level IV) | 23 | $142,834 |
Acquisition & Geographic Distribution
Talent pipeline metrics and top hiring locations for Computer Programmers.Talent Pipeline
Fresh Hires (23.4%)Transfers/Poached (76.6%)
Green Card (PERM) Conversion i
7.40% of active filings transition to residency.
Geographic Distribution
Worksite Location & Median Pay
Total Filings
Historical Market Demand -60% 5-Year Decline i
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Green Card (PERM) Sponsorships i
Historical permanent residency sponsorships and salaries for this role.💡 Click on the legend labels below to filter.
Noticing a difference in dates? Salary metrics reflect real-time DOL filings, while approval metrics rely on finalized USCIS historical data. View timelines
Top Sponsoring Employers
A detailed ledger of the companies hiring Computer Programmers.| Sponsoring Employer | LCA Count | Maximum Salary | Median Salary | Minimum Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gp Technologies Llc | 43 | $186,830 | $97,470 | $60,000 |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 35 | $158,800 | $99,000 | $73,000 |
| Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | 20 | $135,400 | $91,582 | $76,835 |
| Skilltune Technologies Inc | 19 | $145,670 | $98,320 | $61,000 |
| Ltimindtree Limited | 11 | $98,302 | $95,514 | $78,937 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas), Inc | 9 | $130,950 | $92,251 | $77,023 |
| Nagarro, Inc | 8 | $132,894 | $98,301 | $86,715 |
| Pamten, Inc. | 8 | $131,040 | $99,840 | $80,000 |
| Rjt Compuquest Inc. Dba Apolis | 7 | $131,040 | $100,000 | $85,280 |
| V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc | 6 | $99,000 | $95,000 | $76,000 |
| Aspire Systems Digital Transformation Inc. | 6 | $170,000 | $117,228 | $94,560 |
| Msr Technology Group Llc | 5 | $110,302 | $86,570 | $62,837 |
| Arcane Systems Inc | 4 | $97,000 | $77,500 | $70,000 |
| Satin Solutions Llc | 4 | $145,500 | $110,150 | $74,800 |
| Nivid Infotech, Inc. | 4 | $101,400 | $85,508 | $62,005 |
| Miracle Software Systems, Inc. | 4 | $93,309 | $91,500 | $86,000 |
| Global Soft Technologies Llc | 4 | $91,582 | $84,500 | $77,418 |
| Devoir Software Solutions Llc | 3 | $123,000 | $78,000 | $70,000 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | 3 | $120,000 | $107,700 | $107,700 |
| Pristen It Systems Inc | 3 | $140,000 | $77,500 | $75,000 |
| Relevance Lab, Inc | 3 | $127,616 | $127,616 | $127,616 |
| Elite It Technologies Llc | 3 | $131,000 | $131,000 | $101,000 |
| Finacle Soft Inc. | 2 | $90,000 | $82,357 | $74,714 |
| Clarus Partners Advisors Llc | 2 | $120,000 | $90,410 | $60,819 |
| Kaseya Us Llc | 2 | $156,998 | $149,916 | $142,834 |
| Platinum Infosys Inc | 2 | $95,000 | $86,500 | $78,000 |
| Nainomindz Solutions Llc | 2 | $116,480 | $98,041 | $79,602 |
| Infinite Solutions Inc. | 2 | $94,827 | $94,827 | $94,827 |
| Anstar Llc | 2 | $83,637 | $83,637 | $83,637 |
| Apex-2000 Inc | 2 | $99,840 | $88,338 | $76,835 |
| Acequest Corporation | 2 | $92,622 | $85,020 | $77,418 |
| Icosa Computing Inc. | 2 | $120,224 | $120,224 | $120,224 |
| Axislink Transportation Group Corp | 2 | $74,715 | $74,714 | $74,714 |
| Nmk Global, Inc. | 2 | $130,853 | $103,584 | $76,315 |
| Wizcom Corporation | 2 | $86,653 | $85,326 | $84,000 |
| Tekhops Llc | 2 | $101,193 | $101,192 | $101,192 |
| Stansource Inc. | 2 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| Techpro Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $90,000 | $85,000 | $80,000 |
| Rigas Technologies Inc. | 2 | $62,005 | $62,005 | $62,005 |
| Ark Infotech Llc | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Infinity Tech Group Inc. | 1 | $98,301 | $98,301 | $98,301 |
| Hudson Data Llc | 1 | $95,268 | $95,268 | $95,268 |
| Govin Technologies Llc | 1 | $114,400 | $114,400 | $114,400 |
| Etek It Services Inc | 1 | $130,853 | $130,853 | $130,853 |
| Galey Systems Inc | 1 | $73,445 | $73,445 | $73,445 |
| Gcom Information Technology Inc | 1 | $91,582 | $91,582 | $91,582 |
| Global Soft Technologies, Llc | 1 | $77,418 | $77,418 | $77,418 |
| Glosoft Technologies Llc | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Fi-Tek, Llc | 1 | $110,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Cloutics Coders Inc. | 1 | $109,283 | $109,283 | $109,283 |
| East West Hauling, Inc. | 1 | $98,301 | $98,301 | $98,301 |
| Dgn Technologies, Inc | 1 | $125,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| Ecloudoptimum Corp. | 1 | $78,000 | $78,000 | $78,000 |
| Eficens Systems Inc | 1 | $100,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Envision Infosolutions Inc | 1 | $98,301 | $98,301 | $98,301 |
Top Worksite Cities
A granular breakdown of compensation across different US geographic markets.| Worksite City | State | LCA Count | Maximum Salary | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 21 | $145,460 | $98,301 |
| Irving | TX | 12 | $120,500 | $79,000 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 10 | $158,000 | $130,853 |
| Plano | TX | 9 | $135,400 | $92,251 |
| Mclean | VA | 9 | $115,000 | $91,582 |
| Chicago | IL | 8 | $170,000 | $76,868 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 8 | $186,830 | $130,950 |
| Rogers | AR | 8 | $145,670 | $111,880 |
| North Brunswick | NJ | 8 | $145,500 | $110,150 |
| Phoenix | AZ | 6 | $90,000 | $63,502 |
| Tampa | FL | 6 | $113,820 | $79,475 |
| Edison | NJ | 5 | $121,870 | $98,302 |
| San Jose | CA | 5 | $158,800 | $131,000 |
| Reston | VA | 5 | $125,000 | $112,466 |
| Princeton | NJ | 5 | $99,840 | $98,500 |
| Morrisville | NC | 5 | $110,302 | $86,570 |
| Little Elm | TX | 5 | $98,950 | $85,000 |
| Jersey City | NJ | 5 | $121,800 | $98,500 |
| Norton | MA | 4 | $119,300 | $94,050 |
| Mountain House | CA | 4 | $115,890 | $85,200 |
| Fuquay Varina | NC | 4 | $110,350 | $75,800 |
| Alpharetta | GA | 4 | $126,000 | $87,181 |
| Dallas | TX | 4 | $121,860 | $85,326 |
| Leander | TX | 4 | $113,950 | $95,120 |
| Malvern | PA | 4 | $101,193 | $90,596 |
| Fort Worth | TX | 3 | $92,622 | $88,111 |
| Frisco | TX | 3 | $156,998 | $142,834 |
| Austin | TX | 3 | $121,000 | $96,000 |
| Louisville | KY | 3 | $109,800 | $91,000 |
| Hartford | CT | 3 | $95,515 | $95,514 |
| Houston | TX | 3 | $88,300 | $73,000 |
| Herndon | VA | 3 | $125,000 | $91,582 |
| Charlotte | NC | 3 | $121,800 | $80,000 |
| Novi | MI | 3 | $93,309 | $93,000 |
| Tracy | CA | 3 | $121,000 | $99,000 |
| The Colony | TX | 3 | $98,950 | $77,500 |
| Milpitas | CA | 3 | $158,000 | $135,000 |
| St. Louis | MO | 3 | $115,000 | $105,000 |
| Southfield | MI | 3 | $127,616 | $127,616 |
| Washington | DC | 2 | $112,400 | $93,634 |
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $83,638 | $83,637 |
| Monterey Park | CA | 2 | $83,637 | $83,637 |
| Paramus | NJ | 2 | $107,700 | $103,000 |
| Overland Park | KS | 2 | $120,000 | $90,410 |
| Santa Cruz | CA | 2 | $100,000 | $99,920 |
| San Antonio | TX | 2 | $95,000 | $94,924 |
| Roseville | CA | 2 | $94,827 | $94,827 |
| Richardson | TX | 2 | $99,840 | $88,920 |
| Urbandale | IA | 2 | $78,937 | $78,937 |
| Englewood | CO | 2 | $106,683 | $106,683 |
| Dulles | VA | 2 | $91,582 | $91,582 |
| Fremont | CA | 2 | $125,000 | $108,938 |
| Cleveland | OH | 2 | $101,067 | $82,192 |
| Bentonville | AR | 2 | $123,000 | $101,000 |
| Atlanta | GA | 2 | $90,000 | $88,000 |
Historical Compensation Averages
Year-over-year salary data comparing historical averages.| Fiscal Year | Maximum | Median | Average | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $186,830 | $91,582 | $85,992 | $34 |
| 2025 | $160,000 | $85,800 | $83,618 | $24 |
| 2024 | $173,250 | $81,411 | $82,128 | $18 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | $81,000 | $80,867 | $21 |
| 2022 | $179,130 | $79,915 | $76,418 | $21 |
| 2021 | $179,130 | $80,196 | $82,729 | $15 |
| 2020 | $130,000 | $78,104 | $75,972 | $23 |
| 2019 | $147,761 | $72,342 | $74,113 | $27 |
| 2018 | $132,000 | $70,928 | $67,909 | $18 |
| 2017 | $750,000 | $67,891 | $66,013 | $20 |
| 2016 | $680,000 | $65,000 | $64,484 | $0 |
Live LCA Filing Ledger (FY 2026)
Raw, unedited federal disclosures showing individual labor applications filed.| Decision Date | Employer | Location | Base Pay | Wage Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Galey Systems Inc | Novi, MI | $73,445 | Level I | Certified - Withdrawn |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Santa Clara, CA | $158,850 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Global Soft Technologies, Llc | Haslet, TX | $77,418 | Level II | Withdrawn |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Satin Solutions Llc | North Brunswick, NJ | $121,900 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Trackme Software Llc | Irvine, CA | $83,637 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Santa Clara, CA | $186,830 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Satin Solutions Llc | North Brunswick, NJ | $74,800 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Resource Informatics Group Inc. | Winter Springs, FL | $98,800 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Nextgen It Labs Llc | Fremont, CA | $102,877 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Santa Clara, CA | $103,000 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | North Brunswick, NJ | $121,900 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Santa Clara, CA | $130,860 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Satin Solutions Llc | North Brunswick, NJ | $98,400 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | North Brunswick, NJ | $145,500 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Satin Solutions Llc | North Brunswick, NJ | $145,500 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | North Brunswick, NJ | $74,800 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Rjt Compuquest Inc. Dba Apolis | Lake Elsinore, CA | $131,040 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | North Brunswick, NJ | $98,400 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Santa Clara, CA | $102,890 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | Chicago, IL | $76,835 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Irving, TX | $77,420 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Irving, TX | $120,500 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | Chicago, IL | $76,835 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Irving, TX | $60,000 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Irving, TX | $98,950 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Vsion Technologies Inc | San Antonio, TX | $94,848 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Aspire Systems Digital Transformation Inc. | Louisville, KY | $94,560 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | Mclean, VA | $112,500 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Ltimindtree Limited | Edison, NJ | $98,301 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Pilot Technologies Llc | Phoenix, AZ | $65,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Tampa, FL | $113,820 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Platinum Infosys Inc | San Antonio, TX | $95,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Tampa, FL | $62,250 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | Paramus, NJ | $107,700 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | Newark, NJ | $107,700 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Tampa, FL | $79,450 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | Tampa, FL | $96,620 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Skilltune Technologies Inc | New York, NY | $74,720 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Devoir Software Solutions Llc | Milpitas, CA | $103,000 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Skilltune Technologies Inc | New York, NY | $98,320 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Skilltune Technologies Inc | New York, NY | $121,890 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Sln Systems Inc | Jersey City, NJ | $98,500 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Devoir Software Solutions Llc | Phoenix, AZ | $70,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Compunnel Software Group, Inc | Sunnyvale, CA | $130,860 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Infinity Tech Group Inc. | Paramus, NJ | $98,301 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Skilltune Technologies Inc | New York, NY | $145,460 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | New York, NY | $74,750 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Pamten, Inc. | Fort Mill, SC | $100,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | New York, NY | $145,460 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Ltimindtree Limited | Hartford, CT | $95,514 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Compunnel Software Group, Inc | Sunnyvale, CA | $130,860 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | New York, NY | $121,870 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Gp Technologies Llc | New York, NY | $98,320 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | Chicago, IL | $76,835 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Ltimindtree Limited | Hartford, CT | $95,514 | Level II | Certified |
Role Specific Intelligence (FAQ)
Common questions and insights about the Computer Programmer role.Are remote Computer Programmer jobs common?
Geographic flexibility is common here, with 76.2% of visa holders operating out-of-state from their core corporate office.
How much do Computer Programmer professionals make on an H-1B visa?
The median wage calculates to $95,850 for this profession, with junior candidates usually beginning near $74,720.
Which tech hub pays the best for Computer Programmer roles?
Frisco, TX currently leads the nation by paying a median of $142,834 for this position.
Where do most Computer Programmer candidates work on an H-1B?
Gp Technologies Llc acts as the leading sponsor for this position, submitting 43 total applications.