Software Engineer Lead
H-1B Salary Data · 76 certified filings
$143,828Avg. Salary
$75,000Minimum
$240,000Maximum
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 $143,828 — 18% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 76 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 $143,828 based on 76 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $75,000 to $240,000.
$143,828
Average
$75,000
Minimum
$240,000
Maximum
76
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer Lead
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | $124,274 | 17 |
| FedEx Dataworks, Inc. | $130,618 | 16 |
| United Services Automobile Association | $175,336 | 12 |
| Total System Services LLC | $132,640 | 3 |
| International Motors, LLC | $140,461 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Engineer Lead Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $169,409 | 5 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $123,515 | 10 |
| Strongsville, OH | $116,150 | 5 |
| Collierville, TN | $115,606 | 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.