Job title
Senior Lead Engineer H-1B Salaries
148 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $112k.
Median base
$112k
Middle 50%
$92k–$132k
Filings
148
Top sponsor
Brillio
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 | 5 | $130k |
| FY2025 | 39 | $113k |
| FY2024 | 33 | $110k |
| FY2023 | 24 | $108k |
| FY2022 | 11 | $122k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $97k |
| FY2020 | 12 | $97k |
| FY2019 | 9 | $120k |
| FY2018 | 4 | $73k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $72k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Lead Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Lead Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Lead Engineer is $112k (FY2026), from 148 filings. The middle 50% earn between $92k and $132k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Lead Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Lead Engineer are Brillio, Hinduja Tech, Quest Global Services - N A.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Lead Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Lead Engineer roles are Saline, MI, Santa Clara, CA, Sunnyvale, CA.
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