Job title
Lead Security Engineer H-1B Salaries
80 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $137k.
Median base
$137k
Middle 50%
$118k–$157k
Filings
80
Top sponsor
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
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 | $170k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $151k |
| FY2024 | 14 | $161k |
| FY2023 | 9 | $143k |
| FY2022 | 16 | $126k |
| FY2021 | 5 | $135k |
| FY2020 | 4 | $77k |
| FY2019 | 9 | $123k |
| FY2018 | 4 | $110k |
| FY2017 | 6 | $128k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $120k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Security Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Security Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Security Engineer is $137k (FY2026), from 80 filings. The middle 50% earn between $118k and $157k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Security Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Security Engineer are Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Cira Infotech, Adp.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Security Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Security Engineer roles are Rockville, MD, Alpharetta, GA, New York, NY.
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