Job title
Lead Project Manager H-1B Salaries
119 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $133k.
Median base
$133k
Middle 50%
$107k–$161k
Filings
119
Top sponsor
Thoughtworks
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 | $137k |
| FY2025 | 9 | $140k |
| FY2024 | 12 | $143k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $130k |
| FY2022 | 16 | $138k |
| FY2021 | 20 | $139k |
| FY2020 | 15 | $112k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $115k |
| FY2018 | 12 | $118k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $120k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $124k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Project Manager
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Project Manager?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Project Manager is $133k (FY2026), from 119 filings. The middle 50% earn between $107k and $161k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Project Managers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Project Manager are Thoughtworks, Optimuss, Clario F K a Eresearch Technology.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Project Manager jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Project Manager roles are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Sterling, VA.
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