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
Top Companies Hiring Lead Data Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bitwise Inc. | $120,245 | 21 |
| TEKsystems Global Services, LLC | $128,547 | 8 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | $133,577 | 8 |
| NIKE, Inc. | $180,131 | 7 |
| Centene Management Company, LLC | $152,132 | 6 |
| Capital One Services, LLC | $173,818 | 6 |
| Fifth Third Bank, National Association | $129,709 | 5 |
| American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. | $159,087 | 5 |
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | $189,025 | 5 |
| CCI Corporate Services LLC | $142,115 | 4 |
| 84.51 LLC | $167,769 | 4 |
| Brillio, LLC | $121,110 | 4 |
| First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. | $141,888 | 4 |
| Mastercard Technologies, LLC | $135,000 | 4 |
| Mercury Insurance Services, LLC | $162,011 | 3 |
Section 2
Lead Data Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.