Job title
Lead Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
8,827 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $131k.
Median base
$131k
Middle 50%
$114k–$150k
Filings
8,827
Top sponsor
Globallogic
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 | 259 | $141k |
| FY2025 | 1,436 | $144k |
| FY2024 | 1,075 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 1,155 | $135k |
| FY2022 | 1,177 | $130k |
| FY2021 | 750 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 783 | $124k |
| FY2019 | 763 | $119k |
| FY2018 | 615 | $116k |
| FY2017 | 442 | $110k |
| FY2016 | 372 | $113k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Software Engineer is $131k (FY2026), from 8,827 filings. The middle 50% earn between $114k and $150k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Software Engineer are Globallogic, Epam Systems, Capital One Services.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Software Engineer roles are San Francisco, CA, Charlotte, NC, New York, NY.
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