Job title
Application Lead H-1B Salaries
72 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $108k.
Median base
$108k
Middle 50%
$87k–$130k
Filings
72
Top sponsor
Gartner
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 4 | $132k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $101k |
| FY2023 | 3 | $88k |
| FY2022 | 5 | $102k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $132k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $105k |
| FY2019 | 5 | $82k |
| FY2018 | 13 | $118k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $112k |
| FY2016 | 17 | $101k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Application Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Application Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Application Lead is $108k (FY2026), from 72 filings. The middle 50% earn between $87k and $130k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Application Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Application Lead are Gartner, IBM India Private, John Wiley Sons.
- Where are most H-1B Application Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Application Lead roles are Stamford, CT, Sparks, MD, Wilmington, DE.
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