Job title
Lead Software Developer H-1B Salaries
1,205 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $118k.
Median base
$118k
Middle 50%
$102k–$129k
Filings
1,205
Top sponsor
Dfs Corporate Services
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 | 13 | $135k |
| FY2025 | 86 | $139k |
| FY2024 | 63 | $128k |
| FY2023 | 110 | $125k |
| FY2022 | 156 | $120k |
| FY2021 | 213 | $122k |
| FY2020 | 195 | $114k |
| FY2019 | 134 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 114 | $110k |
| FY2017 | 61 | $103k |
| FY2016 | 60 | $108k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Software Developer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Software Developer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Software Developer is $118k (FY2026), from 1,205 filings. The middle 50% earn between $102k and $129k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Software Developers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Software Developer are Dfs Corporate Services, Charter Communications, S P Global Market Intelligence.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Software Developer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Software Developer roles are Riverwoods, IL, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX.
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