Software Engineering Lead
H-1B Salary Data · 47 certified filings
$155,583Avg. Salary
$109,886Minimum
$235,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Lead is $155,583 — 28% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 47 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Lead?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Lead is $155,583 based on 47 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $109,886 to $235,000.
$155,583
Average
$109,886
Minimum
$235,000
Maximum
47
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineering Lead
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RELX, Inc. | $162,910 | 15 |
| LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. | $152,377 | 8 |
| LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc. | $134,513 | 5 |
| Elsevier, Inc. | $141,778 | 4 |
Section 2
Software Engineering Lead Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $155,767 | 7 |
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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.