Lead Application Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 46 certified filings
$136,795Avg. Salary
$104,166Minimum
$226,158Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead Application Engineer is $136,795 — 13% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 46 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Lead Application Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Lead Application Engineer is $136,795 based on 46 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $104,166 to $226,158.
$136,795
Average
$104,166
Minimum
$226,158
Maximum
46
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Lead Application Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | $135,756 | 17 |
| ANSYS, Inc. | $130,484 | 7 |
| HD Supply, Inc. | $148,691 | 6 |
| Bitwise Inc. | $110,222 | 6 |
Section 2
Lead Application Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $140,862 | 10 |
| Austin, TX | $131,960 | 5 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $110,222 | 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.