Software Engineer, Lead
H-1B Salary Data · 15 certified filings
$123,919Avg. Salary
$101,028Minimum
$160,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Lead is $123,919 — 2% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 15 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Lead?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Lead is $123,919 based on 15 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $101,028 to $160,000.
$123,919
Average
$101,028
Minimum
$160,000
Maximum
15
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer, Lead
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Tax LLP | $123,842 | 14 |
Section 2
Software Engineer, Lead Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $108,189 | 5 |
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Software Developer Engineer in Test ($115,685)
Quantitative Software Engineer ($231,653)
Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering ($229,520)
Senior Software Engineer - Backend ($197,625)
Senior Software Engineering ($152,960)
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.