Job title
Lead Systems Engineer H-1B Salaries
346 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $125k.
Median base
$125k
Middle 50%
$105k–$144k
Filings
346
Top sponsor
Epam Systems
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 | $149k |
| FY2025 | 38 | $135k |
| FY2024 | 38 | $137k |
| FY2023 | 43 | $130k |
| FY2022 | 39 | $135k |
| FY2021 | 36 | $129k |
| FY2020 | 40 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 31 | $121k |
| FY2018 | 34 | $111k |
| FY2017 | 28 | $105k |
| FY2016 | 18 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Systems Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Systems Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Systems Engineer is $125k (FY2026), from 346 filings. The middle 50% earn between $105k and $144k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Systems Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Systems Engineer are Epam Systems, Visa Technology Operations, Wellington Management Company LLP.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Systems Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Systems Engineer roles are San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, Marlborough, MA.
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