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

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
HCL AMERICA INC $103,493 44
Section 2

Design Lead Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Santa Clara, CA $146,831 5
Irvine, CA $100,489 9
Chillicothe, IL $95,127 5
Round Lake, IL $92,584 6
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.