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Lead SW Engineer: H-1B salaries
56 labor condition applications used the job title Lead SW Engineer. Median offered base salary $173,100; middle half $158,799–$183,310.
Applications (LCAs)56
Median offered salary$173,100
Middle half of salaries$158,799–$183,310
10th–90th percentile$147,400–$192,300
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | 39 | $163,550 |
| Visa U.S.A. Inc. | 10 | $173,100 |
| CyberSource Corporation | 6 | $191,393 |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 1 | $156,998 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $132,300 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $173,100 |
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 | 11 | $155,400 |
| FY2024 | 8 | $149,734 |
| FY2025 | 15 | $163,550 |
| FY2026 | 21 | $173,100 |
Cities
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).