Job title
Lead I - Software Engineering H-1B Salaries
263 certified H-1B filings · FY2021–FY2026 · median base $95k.
Median base
$95k
Middle 50%
$83k–$110k
Filings
263
Top sponsor
Ust Global
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 | $88k |
| FY2025 | 75 | $100k |
| FY2024 | 71 | $87k |
| FY2023 | 60 | $93k |
| FY2022 | 40 | $88k |
| FY2021 | 15 | $113k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead I - Software Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead I - Software Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead I - Software Engineering is $95k (FY2026), from 263 filings. The middle 50% earn between $83k and $110k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead I - Software Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead I - Software Engineering are Ust Global, Ust Healthproof.
- Where are most H-1B Lead I - Software Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead I - Software Engineering roles are Issaquah, WA, Richmond, VA, Bentonville, AR.
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