Lead, Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 37 certified filings
$158,922Avg. Salary
$110,635Minimum
$260,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead, Software Engineer is $158,922 — 31% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 37 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Lead, Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Lead, Software Engineer is $158,922 based on 37 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $110,635 to $260,000.
$158,922
Average
$110,635
Minimum
$260,000
Maximum
37
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Lead, Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MACY'S SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $160,795 | 23 |
| Epsilon Data Management LLC | $136,665 | 6 |
| Macy's Systems and Technology, Inc. | $154,016 | 3 |
Section 2
Lead, Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek, GA | $155,850 | 23 |
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Senior Backend Developer ($156,681)
Senior Principal Engineer Software ($240,866)
Software Test Engineer - Sr. Consultant level ($139,089)
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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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.