Last Updated Aug 2026
Dallas, TX
12,728 employees
Est. 1971
wnco.com
Southwest Airlines Co. — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Southwest Airlines Co. H1B Salaries
Southwest Airlines Co. H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
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Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Software Engineer | 81 | $102,839 | $145,399 | $161,670 |
| Sr. System Engineer | 43 | $102,839 | $149,781 | $156,998 |
| Sr Software Engineer | 32 | $112,871 | $122,782 | $156,998 |
| Software Engineer | 32 | $76,200 | $114,944 | $134,971 |
| Tech Lead Software Engineer | 22 | $127,150 | $149,781 | $156,998 |
| Sr System Engineer | 16 | $108,202 | $134,992 | $156,998 |
| Sr. Technology Analyst | 15 | $103,230 | $134,992 | $149,781 |
| Solutions Architect | 15 | $93,517 | $141,300 | $163,966 |
| System Engineer | 14 | $80,974 | $116,449 | $127,878 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 13 | $99,500 | $134,992 | $139,464 |
| Sr. Data Engineer | 9 | $130,270 | $134,992 | $157,414 |
| Sr Technology Analyst | 8 | $115,918 | $118,737 | $140,000 |
| Sr. Product Owner | 6 | $116,979 | $139,307 | $147,285 |
| Senior Analyst | 6 | $50,000 | $105,767 | $124,946 |
| Senior System Engineer | 5 | $115,357 | $118,706 | $149,781 |
| Sr. Database Administrator | 5 | $112,600 | $133,869 | $163,966 |
| Sr Data Engineer | 5 | $134,992 | $139,464 | $141,773 |
| Sr Cloud Devops Engineer | 5 | $134,992 | $139,464 | $156,998 |
| Sr. Systems Engineer | 5 | $102,839 | $116,854 | $127,712 |
| Tech Lead Cloud Devops Engineer | 5 | $139,464 | $149,781 | $156,998 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, Texas | 468 | $50,000 | $134,971 | $163,966 |
| Aurora, Illinois | 1 | $144,300 | $144,300 | $144,300 |
| Dalllas, Texas | 1 | $139,464 | $139,464 | $139,464 |
| Irving, Texas | 1 | $149,781 | $149,781 | $149,781 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southwest Airlines Co. pays a median H-1B salary of $134,992 for sponsored positions, with an average of $128,949. The average prevailing wage across Southwest Airlines Co.'s filings is $127,047. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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