Job title
Senior Lead Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
393 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $143k.
Median base
$143k
Middle 50%
$121k–$162k
Filings
393
Top sponsor
Capital One 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 | 23 | $181k |
| FY2025 | 110 | $161k |
| FY2024 | 80 | $149k |
| FY2023 | 76 | $117k |
| FY2022 | 41 | $120k |
| FY2021 | 24 | $135k |
| FY2020 | 16 | $127k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $129k |
| FY2018 | 9 | $130k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $113k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $105k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Lead Software Engineer
- Capital One Services219 · $150k
- Broadridge Financial Solutions57 · $139k
- Impetus Technologies13 · $130k
- Cox Automotive Corporate Services12 · $181k
- Adp Technology Services7 · $128k
- Bae Systems Technology Solutions Services6 · $115k
- Infinite Computer Solutions4 · $140k
- Hilton Domestic Operating4 · $152k
- Synamedia Americas4 · $126k
- Level 3 Communications3 · $140k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Lead Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Lead Software Engineer is $143k (FY2026), from 393 filings. The middle 50% earn between $121k and $162k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Lead Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Lead Software Engineer are Capital One Services, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Impetus Technologies.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Lead Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Lead Software Engineer roles are Richmond, VA, Mclean, VA, Plano, TX.
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