Job title
Lead Software Architect H-1B Salaries
86 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $130k.
Median base
$130k
Middle 50%
$110k–$168k
Filings
86
Top sponsor
Qwest
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 | $177k |
| FY2025 | 14 | $128k |
| FY2024 | 7 | $166k |
| FY2023 | 11 | $121k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $158k |
| FY2021 | 1 | $180k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $123k |
| FY2019 | 13 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $125k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $110k |
| FY2016 | 6 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Software Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Software Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Software Architect is $130k (FY2026), from 86 filings. The middle 50% earn between $110k and $168k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Software Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Software Architect are Qwest, Wynn Las Vegas, Vector Flow.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Software Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Software Architect roles are Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA.
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