# Trump administration proposal would require entry-level software engineers in San Francisco to earn $162,000 annually.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- The Trump proposal would raise H-1B entry-level software engineer salaries in San Francisco to $162,000.
- Employers may face up to $43 billion in additional annual costs within three years due to new thresholds.
- The changes target staffing firms that previously flooded the H-1B lottery with low-wage candidates.
- Higher salary requirements are expected to reduce opportunities for newly graduated foreign students in the US.
- Some companies may relocate jobs overseas to avoid increased costs from stricter H-1B regulations.

**Companies:** Alphabet Inc., Microsoft Corp.
**Countries:** United States

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