Lead Developer
H-1B Salary Data · 148 certified filings
$142,013Avg. Salary
$94,370Minimum
$189,600Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead Developer is $142,013 — 17% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 148 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Lead Developer?
The average H-1B salary for Lead Developer is $142,013 based on 148 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $94,370 to $189,600.
$142,013
Average
$94,370
Minimum
$189,600
Maximum
148
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Lead Developer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. | $153,137 | 16 |
| Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. | $171,874 | 10 |
| ICE DATA CONNECTIVITY & FEEDS INC. | $153,400 | 6 |
| ICE DATA ANALYTICS, LLC | $170,066 | 6 |
| Epsilon Data Management LLC | $138,788 | 6 |
| TransUnion LLC | $129,576 | 5 |
| Zurich American Insurance Company | $122,703 | 5 |
| Nubes Opus, LLC | $109,906 | 4 |
| Rightpoint Consulting LLC | $141,510 | 3 |
| HD Supply, Inc. | $153,576 | 3 |
| TEKsystems Global Services, LLC | $151,588 | 3 |
| NYSE Market (DE), Inc. | $151,666 | 3 |
Section 2
Lead Developer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville, MD | $171,874 | 10 |
| New York, NY | $169,608 | 10 |
| Atlanta, GA | $146,202 | 13 |
| Chicago, IL | $135,043 | 5 |
| Irving, TX | $132,956 | 6 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $129,070 | 5 |
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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.