Job title
Lead Project Engineer H-1B Salaries
65 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $115k.
Median base
$115k
Middle 50%
$96k–$139k
Filings
65
Top sponsor
Caresoft 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 | 1 | $124k |
| FY2025 | 8 | $139k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $120k |
| FY2023 | 7 | $109k |
| FY2022 | 8 | $105k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $129k |
| FY2020 | 9 | $115k |
| FY2019 | 3 | $75k |
| FY2018 | 3 | $129k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $105k |
| FY2016 | 9 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Project Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Project Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Project Engineer is $115k (FY2026), from 65 filings. The middle 50% earn between $96k and $139k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Project Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Project Engineer are Caresoft Global, Honeywell International, Rivian Automotive.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Project Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Project Engineer roles are Houston, TX, Plymouth, MI, Livonia, MI.
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