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Leader, Software Engineering: H-1B salaries
112 labor condition applications used the job title Leader, Software Engineering. Median offered base salary $177,889; middle half $158,080–$211,718.
Applications (LCAs)112
Median offered salary$177,889
Middle half of salaries$158,080–$211,718
10th–90th percentile$136,550–$234,062
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 111 | $178,500 |
| CoreLogic Solutions, LLC | 1 | $119,025 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $119,025 |
| Level III (experienced) | $171,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $169,300 |
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 | 28 | $169,074 |
| FY2024 | 26 | $167,600 |
| FY2025 | 22 | $179,605 |
| FY2026 | 36 | $216,126 |
Cities
- San Jose, CA25
- San Francisco, CA21
- Milpitas, CA12
- Austin, TX12
- Richardson, TX6
- Research Triangle Park, NC5
- Seattle, WA4
- Tracy, CA4
- Aldie, VA2
- Carlsbad, CA2
- Bentonville, AR2
- Bothell, WA1
- Oxford, MS1
- Mountain House, CA1
- Allen, TX1
- Richmond, TX1
- Sugarland, TX1
- Dublin, CA1
- Alpharetta, GA1
- Lake Tapps, WA1
- Morrisville, NC1
- Oviedo, FL1
- Durham, NC1
- Somerville, MA1
- Draper, UT1
- Santa Monica, CA1
- McLean, VA1
- Chandler, AZ1
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).