Job title
Project Lead L1 H-1B Salaries
327 certified H-1B filings · FY2022–FY2026 · median base $82k.
Median base
$82k
Middle 50%
$74k–$91k
Filings
327
Top sponsor
Wipro
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 | 15 | $94k |
| FY2025 | 73 | $91k |
| FY2024 | 84 | $82k |
| FY2023 | 88 | $76k |
| FY2022 | 67 | $76k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Project Lead L1
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Project Lead L1?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Project Lead L1 is $82k (FY2026), from 327 filings. The middle 50% earn between $74k and $91k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Project Lead L1s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Project Lead L1 are Wipro, Rizing Geospatial.
- Where are most H-1B Project Lead L1 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Project Lead L1 roles are Austin, TX, Mount Laurel, NJ, Sunnyvale, CA.
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