software developer lead firmware
PERM salary data: 6 certified positions, FY2023–FY2026. SOC 15-1037.
6
certified PERM positions
$86,500
Median pay
$68,250
25th pct
$98,506
75th pct
$117,333
90th pct
$60,819
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
$60,819$86,500 median$117,333
Quarterly median offered wage 2023-Q3 → 2024-Q1 · ▲ 42.1%
Top PERM sponsors for software developer lead firmware
| Employer | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Testing Service | 1 | $99,674 |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY | 1 | $95,000 |
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