Job title
Design Lead H-1B Salaries
195 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $100k.
Median base
$100k
Middle 50%
$89k–$127k
Filings
195
Top sponsor
HCL America
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 | 1 | $139k |
| FY2025 | 57 | $99k |
| FY2024 | 36 | $95k |
| FY2023 | 21 | $118k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $106k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $127k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $118k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $101k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $104k |
| FY2017 | 11 | $90k |
| FY2016 | 21 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Design Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Design Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Design Lead is $100k (FY2026), from 195 filings. The middle 50% earn between $89k and $127k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Design Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Design Lead are HCL America, Manhattan Associates, Moonraft Innovation Labs.
- Where are most H-1B Design Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Design Lead roles are San Francisco, CA, Santa Clara, CA, New York, NY.
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