Engineer Lead
H-1B Salary Data · 82 certified filings
$152,308Avg. Salary
$112,840Minimum
$268,920Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Engineer Lead is $152,308 — 25% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 82 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Engineer Lead?
The average H-1B salary for Engineer Lead is $152,308 based on 82 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $112,840 to $268,920.
$152,308
Average
$112,840
Minimum
$268,920
Maximum
82
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Engineer Lead
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health, Inc. | $150,699 | 77 |
Section 2
Engineer Lead Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | $155,147 | 11 |
| Atlanta, GA | $148,743 | 22 |
| Richmond, VA | $148,521 | 18 |
| Mason, OH | $143,085 | 9 |
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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.