Lead Data Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 291 certified filings

$148,258Avg. Salary
$76,128Minimum
$230,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead Data Engineer is $148,258 — 22% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 291 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Lead Data Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Lead Data Engineer is $148,258 based on 291 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $76,128 to $230,000.

$148,258
Average
$76,128
Minimum
$230,000
Maximum
291
Filings
Section 2

Lead Data Engineer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Austin, TX $173,791 8
Madison, WI $159,087 5
New York, NY $155,060 5
Dallas, TX $153,761 9
Phoenix, AZ $140,104 5
Atlanta, GA $139,294 8
Cincinnati, OH $135,839 10
Charlotte, NC $135,689 17
Plano, TX $129,802 9
Schaumburg, IL $121,506 22
Irving, TX $115,538 7
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.