FY 2025-2026 Data

Software Developers Salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, CA

Official H1B prevailing wage data for Software Developers (SOC 15-1252) in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metropolitan area.

Median Annual Wage (L2)
$121,701

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)
$96,221

For junior positions

Location Tier
Tier 3

Standard Metro Area

Detailed Wage Levels
Breakdown of hourly and annual prevailing wages for all experience levels.
LevelExperienceHourly RateAnnual Salary
Level 1Entry Level$46.26/hr$96,221
Level 2Qualified$58.51/hr$121,701
Level 3Experienced$70.76/hr$147,181
Level 4Fully Competent$83.01/hr$172,661

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