Job title
Leader, Software Engineering H-1B Salaries
140 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $160k.
Median base
$160k
Middle 50%
$132k–$185k
Filings
140
Top sponsor
Cisco 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 | 6 | $187k |
| FY2025 | 21 | $179k |
| FY2024 | 26 | $164k |
| FY2023 | 26 | $171k |
| FY2022 | 26 | $157k |
| FY2021 | 5 | $170k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $120k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $100k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $100k |
| FY2016 | 11 | $107k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Leader, Software Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Leader, Software Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Leader, Software Engineering is $160k (FY2026), from 140 filings. The middle 50% earn between $132k and $185k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Leader, Software Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Leader, Software Engineering are Cisco Systems, Mastercard International, Western Union.
- Where are most H-1B Leader, Software Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Leader, Software Engineering roles are San Jose, CA, O'Fallon, MO, San Francisco, CA.
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