Job title
Technical Lead L1 H-1B Salaries
1,617 certified H-1B filings · FY2022–FY2026 · median base $81k.
Median base
$81k
Middle 50%
$75k–$91k
Filings
1,617
Top sponsor
Wipro
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 | 61 | $120k |
| FY2025 | 373 | $84k |
| FY2024 | 433 | $82k |
| FY2023 | 417 | $77k |
| FY2022 | 333 | $77k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Technical Lead L1
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Technical Lead L1?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Technical Lead L1 is $81k (FY2026), from 1,617 filings. The middle 50% earn between $75k and $91k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Technical Lead L1s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Technical Lead L1 are Wipro, Wipro Appirio, Wipro Nextgen Enterprise.
- Where are most H-1B Technical Lead L1 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Technical Lead L1 roles are Austin, TX, Irving, TX, Sunnyvale, CA.
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