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Lead Electrical Engineer: H-1B salaries
47 labor condition applications used the job title Lead Electrical Engineer. Median offered base salary $127,800; middle half $114,322–$139,969.
Applications (LCAs)47
Median offered salary$127,800
Middle half of salaries$114,322–$139,969
10th–90th percentile$101,540–$150,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $85,821 |
| Level II (qualified) | $120,750 |
| Level III (experienced) | $119,400 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $140,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 10 | $114,489 |
| FY2024 | 15 | $132,912 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $111,987 |
| FY2026 | 11 | $135,000 |
Cities
- Houston, TX3
- Somerset, NJ3
- Phoenix, AZ2
- Pittsburgh, PA2
- Tualatin, OR2
- Southfield, MI2
- Boxborough, MA1
- Raleigh, NC1
- Bolingbrook, IL1
- Concord, CA1
- Lewisville, TX1
- Sterling, VA1
- Ontario, CA1
- Issaquah, WA1
- Plantation, FL1
- Rincon, GA1
- Livonia, MI1
- New York, NY1
- Suwanee, GA1
- Dallas, TX1
- Valparaiso, IN1
- Arlington, VA1
- Redmond, WA1
- Torrance, CA1
- Northville, MI1
- Chester, PA1
- Peachtree Corners, GA1
- Bakersfield, CA1
- Jenks, OK1
- Burlington, MA1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).