Job title
Software Development Lead H-1B Salaries
206 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $113k.
Median base
$113k
Middle 50%
$99k–$125k
Filings
206
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 | 8 | $113k |
| FY2025 | 33 | $115k |
| FY2024 | 30 | $97k |
| FY2023 | 43 | $108k |
| FY2022 | 13 | $107k |
| FY2021 | 19 | $121k |
| FY2020 | 23 | $115k |
| FY2019 | 15 | $115k |
| FY2018 | 3 | $138k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $123k |
| FY2016 | 9 | $120k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Development Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Development Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Development Lead is $113k (FY2026), from 206 filings. The middle 50% earn between $99k and $125k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Development Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Development Lead are Brillio, Smartek21, Schaefer Systems International.
- Where are most H-1B Software Development Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Development Lead roles are Temple Terrace, FL, Kirkland, WA, Irving, TX.
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