Lead Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 274 certified filings
$140,447Avg. Salary
$46,800Minimum
$258,405Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead Engineer is $140,447 — 16% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 274 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Lead Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Lead Engineer is $140,447 based on 274 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $46,800 to $258,405.
$140,447
Average
$46,800
Minimum
$258,405
Maximum
274
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Lead Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Target Enterprise, Inc. | $144,786 | 62 |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | $157,100 | 14 |
| Eaton Corporation | $123,123 | 13 |
| Prodapt North America, Inc. | $71,334 | 9 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | $105,473 | 9 |
| Brillio, LLC | $111,133 | 8 |
| TransUnion LLC | $111,492 | 8 |
| Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC | $161,462 | 7 |
| EGEN SOLUTIONS LLC. | $171,388 | 7 |
| Hinduja Tech Inc. | $76,377 | 5 |
| Altimetrik Corp. | $129,288 | 5 |
| Calsoft Labs Inc | $151,091 | 4 |
| Homesite Group Incorporated | $158,170 | 4 |
| Docusign Inc. | $253,768 | 4 |
| QUEST GLOBAL SERVICES- N.A., INC. | $91,063 | 4 |
Section 2
Lead Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $208,951 | 7 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $171,022 | 5 |
| Naperville, IL | $168,464 | 7 |
| Cumming, GA | $163,741 | 5 |
| Boston, MA | $162,162 | 5 |
| Parsippany, NJ | $161,462 | 7 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $159,500 | 5 |
| Richfield, MN | $156,128 | 13 |
| San Jose, CA | $151,970 | 8 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | $145,738 | 6 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $144,129 | 57 |
| Golden, CO | $124,200 | 5 |
| Austin, TX | $119,039 | 5 |
| Chicago, IL | $114,684 | 6 |
| Richardson, TX | $81,957 | 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.