Software Developer Lead
H-1B Salary Data · 18 certified filings
$138,183Avg. Salary
$88,317Minimum
$153,005Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Developer Lead is $138,183 — 14% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 18 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Developer Lead?
The average H-1B salary for Software Developer Lead is $138,183 based on 18 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $88,317 to $153,005.
$138,183
Average
$88,317
Minimum
$153,005
Maximum
18
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Developer Lead
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Testing Service | $148,111 | 11 |
Section 2
Software Developer Lead Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton, NJ | $148,111 | 11 |
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Sr. Specialist - Software Development & Engineering ($131,319)
Vice President, Sr Manager of Software Engineering ($186,528)
Senior Software Engineering Manager ($213,141)
MTS 1, Software Engineer ($188,197)
Jr. Software Engineer ($104,626)
Associate Director, Software Engineering ($178,902)
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.