Job title
Software Engineering Lead H-1B Salaries
501 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $172k.
Median base
$172k
Middle 50%
$141k–$193k
Filings
501
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 6 | $142k |
| FY2025 | 41 | $154k |
| FY2024 | 29 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 64 | $146k |
| FY2022 | 127 | $189k |
| FY2021 | 89 | $185k |
| FY2020 | 67 | $182k |
| FY2019 | 52 | $178k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $149k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $135k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $167k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineering Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineering Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineering Lead is $172k (FY2026), from 501 filings. The middle 50% earn between $141k and $193k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineering Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineering Lead are Microsoft, Lexisnexis Risk Solutions, Elsevier.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineering Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineering Lead roles are Redmond, WA, Bellevue, WA, Raleigh, NC.
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