Job title
Engineering Lead H-1B Salaries
215 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $137k.
Median base
$137k
Middle 50%
$120k–$165k
Filings
215
Top sponsor
ZS Associates
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 | 4 | $140k |
| FY2025 | 29 | $153k |
| FY2024 | 17 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 35 | $138k |
| FY2022 | 34 | $140k |
| FY2021 | 34 | $136k |
| FY2020 | 18 | $125k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $125k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $120k |
| FY2017 | 13 | $118k |
| FY2016 | 8 | $130k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Engineering Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Engineering Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Engineering Lead is $137k (FY2026), from 215 filings. The middle 50% earn between $120k and $165k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Engineering Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Engineering Lead are ZS Associates, Tata Consultancy Services, Deloitte Consulting LLP.
- Where are most H-1B Engineering Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Engineering Lead roles are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Columbus, OH.
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