Job title
Software Lead H-1B Salaries
59 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $110k.
Median base
$110k
Middle 50%
$95k–$128k
Filings
59
Top sponsor
NB Ventures
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 | 1 | $122k |
| FY2025 | 4 | $124k |
| FY2024 | 3 | $134k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $114k |
| FY2022 | 8 | $119k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $95k |
| FY2020 | 8 | $100k |
| FY2019 | 2 | $105k |
| FY2018 | 7 | $95k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $69k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $107k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Lead is $110k (FY2026), from 59 filings. The middle 50% earn between $95k and $128k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Lead are NB Ventures, Slk America, Infostretch.
- Where are most H-1B Software Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Lead roles are Clark, NJ, Round Rock, TX, Santa Clara, CA.
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