Lead Software Engineer Salary in Milwaukee, WI

6 certified H-1B filings

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 in Milwaukee is $133,647 — 10% above the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$133,647
Average
$80,188
Min Est.
$240,565
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Lead Software Engineer in Milwaukee

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company $162,925 3
Trusted Media Brands, Inc. $100,000 2
Section 2

Lead Software Engineer in Other Cities

Charlotte, NC
$137,368
125 filings
New York, NY
$171,076
55 filings
O'fallon, MO
$137,598
48 filings
Irving, TX
$140,546
46 filings
Ofallon, MO
$136,809
40 filings
Chicago, IL
$152,525
38 filings
Atlanta, GA
$150,662
36 filings
Plano, TX
$148,612
31 filings

Other Roles in Milwaukee

Assistant Professor ($276,691) Software Engineer ($108,184) Software Quality Assurance Analyst And Tester ($88,492) Senior Specialist - Quality Engineering ($80,022) Senior Software Engineer ($138,552) Technology Consultant 2 ($68,491) Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers ($96,675) Specialist - Quality Engineering ($81,330)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.