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Lead Software Engineering: H-1B salaries
215 labor condition applications used the job title Lead Software Engineering. Median offered base salary $160,466; middle half $155,150–$169,855.
Applications (LCAs)215
Median offered salary$160,466
Middle half of salaries$155,150–$169,855
10th–90th percentile$145,000–$179,379
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| At&t Services, Inc. | 184 | $160,784 |
| Nextdoor, Inc. | 6 | $268,000 |
| Forged Fiber 37 LLC | 6 | $125,512 |
| Cricket Wireless, LLC | 5 | $160,000 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | 3 | $137,550 |
| L3Harris Technologies Inc | 2 | $141,410 |
| S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. | 2 | $162,163 |
| Bayone Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $130,000 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 1 | $260,760 |
| Magna Powertrain of America, Inc. | 1 | $120,723 |
| Nasdaq, Inc. | 1 | $175,020 |
| Insurance Services Office, Inc | 1 | $142,300 |
| Boardvantage Inc. | 1 | $179,888 |
| Adenza, Inc. | 1 | $223,208 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $120,723 |
| Level II (qualified) | $160,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $159,490 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $160,523 |
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 | 4 | $233,750 |
| FY2024 | 55 | $160,000 |
| FY2025 | 74 | $160,188 |
| FY2026 | 80 | $164,458 |
Cities
- Plano, TX86
- Bothell, WA27
- Dallas, TX24
- Alpharetta, GA24
- San Francisco, CA8
- Atlanta, GA8
- Oakton, VA5
- Middletown, NJ4
- New York, NY3
- Lynchburg, VA2
- Texas, TX2
- Tampa, FL2
- Duluth, GA1
- Eden Prairie, MN1
- Chicago, IL1
- Naperville, IL1
- Troy, MI1
- Raleigh, NC1
- Georgia, GA1
- Forest Hill, TX1
- Irving, TX1
- Jersey City, NJ1
- Alparetta, GA1
- Fuquay Varina, NC1
- Parker, CO1
- Cumming, GA1
- Hurst, TX1
- Oak Point, TX1
- Manteca, CA1
- Chantilly, VA1
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).