Job title
Lead Sdet H-1B Salaries
52 certified H-1B filings · FY2020–FY2026 · median base $107k.
Median base
$107k
Middle 50%
$99k–$130k
Filings
52
Top sponsor
Cvent
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 | $83k |
| FY2025 | 8 | $102k |
| FY2024 | 14 | $101k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $119k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $115k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $107k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $105k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Sdet
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Sdet?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Sdet is $107k (FY2026), from 52 filings. The middle 50% earn between $99k and $130k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Sdets?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Sdet are Cvent, Cigniti Technologies, Xenoninfotek.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Sdet jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Sdet roles are Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, Mclean (Tysons Corner), VA.
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