Lead Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 1,694 certified filings
$148,504Avg. Salary
$77,418Minimum
$332,520Maximum
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 $148,504 — 22% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 1,694 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 $148,504 based on 1,694 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $77,418 to $332,520.
$148,504
Average
$77,418
Minimum
$332,520
Maximum
1,694
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Lead Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Technologies, LLC | $141,887 | 117 |
| GlobalLogic Inc. | $117,745 | 95 |
| Capital One Services, LLC | $166,024 | 82 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | $134,862 | 81 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | $137,291 | 79 |
| U.S. Bank National Association | $151,777 | 65 |
| First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. | $138,218 | 35 |
| Cox Automotive Corporate Services, LLC | $162,482 | 34 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. | $162,491 | 34 |
| EPAM Systems Inc. | $115,303 | 33 |
| Publix Super Markets, Inc. | $163,630 | 32 |
| NIKE, Inc. | $197,160 | 31 |
| The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | $138,646 | 28 |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | $121,571 | 26 |
| Docusign Inc. | $222,259 | 24 |
Section 2
Lead Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Leandro, CA | $198,663 | 9 |
| Seattle, WA | $198,556 | 20 |
| San Francisco, CA | $196,561 | 28 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $196,310 | 7 |
| Bellevue, WA | $195,621 | 11 |
| Beaverton, OR | $194,221 | 23 |
| Portland, OR | $187,651 | 8 |
| Foster City, CA | $184,603 | 5 |
| Mclean, VA | $177,528 | 24 |
| New York, NY | $171,076 | 55 |
| Needham, MA | $170,312 | 8 |
| San Jose, CA | $170,213 | 13 |
| Apex, NC | $167,072 | 5 |
| Tracy, CA | $166,652 | 5 |
| Pleasanton, CA | $166,134 | 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.