Job title
Developer Lead H-1B Salaries
153 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $99k.
Median base
$99k
Middle 50%
$88k–$107k
Filings
153
Top sponsor
Nagarro
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 | 2 | $80k |
| FY2025 | 6 | $104k |
| FY2024 | 14 | $103k |
| FY2023 | 25 | $102k |
| FY2022 | 32 | $102k |
| FY2021 | 13 | $101k |
| FY2020 | 12 | $97k |
| FY2019 | 28 | $81k |
| FY2018 | 14 | $92k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $120k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $111k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Developer Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Developer Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Developer Lead is $99k (FY2026), from 153 filings. The middle 50% earn between $88k and $107k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Developer Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Developer Lead are Nagarro, Slk America, IBM India Private.
- Where are most H-1B Developer Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Developer Lead roles are New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Buffalo, NY.
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