Job title
Tech Lead H-1B Salaries
823 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $99k.
Median base
$99k
Middle 50%
$80k–$122k
Filings
823
Top sponsor
Slk America
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 | $131k |
| FY2025 | 98 | $107k |
| FY2024 | 66 | $115k |
| FY2023 | 69 | $103k |
| FY2022 | 94 | $110k |
| FY2021 | 67 | $111k |
| FY2020 | 65 | $112k |
| FY2019 | 85 | $88k |
| FY2018 | 73 | $90k |
| FY2017 | 119 | $85k |
| FY2016 | 81 | $75k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Tech Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Tech Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Tech Lead is $99k (FY2026), from 823 filings. The middle 50% earn between $80k and $122k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Tech Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Tech Lead are Slk America, IBM India Private, Infinite Computer Solutions.
- Where are most H-1B Tech Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Tech Lead roles are Cincinnati, OH, New York, NY, Irving, TX.
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