Job title
Software Engineer Lead H-1B Salaries
357 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $121k.
Median base
$121k
Middle 50%
$106k–$138k
Filings
357
Top sponsor
Total System 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 | 11 | $159k |
| FY2025 | 65 | $134k |
| FY2024 | 39 | $127k |
| FY2023 | 56 | $122k |
| FY2022 | 45 | $120k |
| FY2021 | 49 | $115k |
| FY2020 | 41 | $106k |
| FY2019 | 20 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $117k |
| FY2017 | 6 | $120k |
| FY2016 | 15 | $99k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer Lead is $121k (FY2026), from 357 filings. The middle 50% earn between $106k and $138k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer Lead are Total System Services, The Pnc Financial Services Group, Fedex Dataworks.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer Lead roles are Alpharetta, GA, Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus, GA.
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