Job title
Data Engineer Lead H-1B Salaries
78 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $136k.
Median base
$136k
Middle 50%
$123k–$160k
Filings
78
Top sponsor
Fedex Dataworks
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 | 3 | $153k |
| FY2025 | 29 | $148k |
| FY2024 | 13 | $130k |
| FY2023 | 9 | $131k |
| FY2022 | 11 | $119k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $163k |
| FY2020 | 1 | $156k |
| FY2019 | 2 | $115k |
| FY2018 | 3 | $160k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $104k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $110k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Engineer Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Engineer Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Engineer Lead is $136k (FY2026), from 78 filings. The middle 50% earn between $123k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Engineer Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Engineer Lead are Fedex Dataworks, United Services Automobile Association, Seattle Children S Hospital.
- Where are most H-1B Data Engineer Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Engineer Lead roles are Seattle, WA, Plano, TX, San Antonio, TX.
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