Lead I - Software Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 77 certified filings
$101,718Avg. Salary
$79,706Minimum
$138,174Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead I - Software Engineering is $101,718 — 16% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 77 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Lead I - Software Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Lead I - Software Engineering is $101,718 based on 77 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $79,706 to $138,174.
$101,718
Average
$79,706
Minimum
$138,174
Maximum
77
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Lead I - Software Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UST Global Inc | $102,870 | 69 |
| UST HEALTHPROOF INC. | $91,780 | 8 |
Section 2
Lead I - Software Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo, CA | $99,888 | 7 |
| Bentonville, AR | $84,062 | 8 |
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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.