Job title
Lead Software Development Engineer H-1B Salaries
280 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $109k.
Median base
$109k
Middle 50%
$109k–$138k
Filings
280
Top sponsor
Mastercard International
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 | $165k |
| FY2025 | 29 | $160k |
| FY2024 | 23 | $143k |
| FY2023 | 14 | $121k |
| FY2022 | 44 | $109k |
| FY2021 | 69 | $109k |
| FY2020 | 72 | $109k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $118k |
| FY2018 | 7 | $114k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $131k |
| FY2016 | 6 | $117k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Software Development Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Software Development Engineer is $109k (FY2026), from 280 filings. The middle 50% earn between $109k and $138k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Software Development Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Software Development Engineer are Mastercard International, Metlife Group, United Parcel Service General Services.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Software Development Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Software Development Engineer roles are O'Fallon, MO, Cary, NC, Parsippany, NJ.
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