Job title
Lead Software Engineering H-1B Salaries
161 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $160k.
Median base
$160k
Middle 50%
$155k–$167k
Filings
161
Top sponsor
AT T 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 | 31 | $163k |
| FY2025 | 68 | $160k |
| FY2024 | 55 | $159k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $100k |
| FY2021 | 1 | $170k |
| FY2020 | 1 | $87k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $105k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $98k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Software Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Software Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Software Engineering is $160k (FY2026), from 161 filings. The middle 50% earn between $155k and $167k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Software Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Software Engineering are AT T Services, Cricket Wireless, Optum Services.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Software Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Software Engineering roles are Plano, TX, Bothell, WA, Dallas, TX.
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