Design Lead
H-1B Salary Data · 61 certified filings
$107,363Avg. Salary
$67,000Minimum
$193,200Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Design Lead is $107,363 — 12% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 61 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Design Lead?
The average H-1B salary for Design Lead is $107,363 based on 61 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $67,000 to $193,200.
$107,363
Average
$67,000
Minimum
$193,200
Maximum
61
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Design Lead
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HCL AMERICA INC | $103,493 | 44 |
Section 2
Design Lead Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $146,831 | 5 |
| Irvine, CA | $100,489 | 9 |
| Chillicothe, IL | $95,127 | 5 |
| Round Lake, IL | $92,584 | 6 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.