What is the salary range for Lead Database Engineer on H-1B?

H-1B salaries for Lead Database Engineer range from $135,000 to $199,182.

Lead Database Engineer

Q: What is the average H-1B salary for Lead Database Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Lead Database Engineer is $166,501 based on 12 certified filings.

H-1B Salary Data · 12 certified filings

$166,501Avg. Salary

$135,000Minimum

$199,182Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead Database Engineer is $166,501 — 37% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 12 certified filings across all employers.

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

The average H-1B salary for Lead Database Engineer is $166,501 based on 12 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $135,000 to $199,182.

$166,501

Average

$135,000

Minimum

$199,182

Maximum

Filings

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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: Data & ML Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.