Job title
Engineer Lead H-1B Salaries
426 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $130k.
Median base
$130k
Middle 50%
$118k–$144k
Filings
426
Top sponsor
Elevance Health
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 | 21 | $153k |
| FY2025 | 60 | $148k |
| FY2024 | 73 | $142k |
| FY2023 | 71 | $130k |
| FY2022 | 59 | $121k |
| FY2021 | 64 | $118k |
| FY2020 | 62 | $117k |
| FY2019 | 4 | $110k |
| FY2017 | 5 | $120k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $111k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Engineer Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Engineer Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Engineer Lead is $130k (FY2026), from 426 filings. The middle 50% earn between $118k and $144k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Engineer Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Engineer Lead are Elevance Health, Anthem, JPMorgan Chase.
- Where are most H-1B Engineer Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Engineer Lead roles are Atlanta, GA, Richmond, VA, Mason, OH.
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