Job title
Development Lead H-1B Salaries
192 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $110k.
Median base
$110k
Middle 50%
$87k–$130k
Filings
192
Top sponsor
IBM India Private
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 | $125k |
| FY2025 | 14 | $120k |
| FY2024 | 14 | $132k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $108k |
| FY2022 | 17 | $103k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $126k |
| FY2020 | 22 | $119k |
| FY2019 | 23 | $115k |
| FY2018 | 15 | $85k |
| FY2017 | 35 | $104k |
| FY2016 | 35 | $95k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Development Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Development Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Development Lead is $110k (FY2026), from 192 filings. The middle 50% earn between $87k and $130k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Development Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Development Lead are IBM India Private, Overstock Com, International Business Machines.
- Where are most H-1B Development Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Development Lead roles are Midvale, UT, New York, NY, Cary, NC.
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