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Software Developer Lead: H-1B salaries
122 labor condition applications used the job title Software Developer Lead. Median offered base salary $130,000; middle half $120,246–$152,131.
Applications (LCAs)122
Median offered salary$130,000
Middle half of salaries$120,246–$152,131
10th–90th percentile$105,995–$160,824
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $80,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $106,279 |
| Level III (experienced) | $130,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $139,464 |
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 | 43 | $124,030 |
| FY2024 | 38 | $129,730 |
| FY2025 | 21 | $145,000 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $153,005 |
Cities
- Princeton, NJ42
- Pittsburgh, PA4
- Schaumburg, IL4
- Houston, TX4
- Plano, TX4
- Westlake, TX3
- Overland Park, KS3
- West Des Moines, IA3
- Dallas, TX3
- Montgomery, AL2
- Frisco, TX2
- Basking Ridge, NJ2
- Tempe, AZ2
- Atlanta, GA2
- Neenah, WI2
- West Chester, PA2
- McKinney, TX2
- Nutley, NJ2
- Middleburg Heights, OH1
- Addison, TX1
- Carrollton, TX1
- Collegeville, PA1
- Conshohocken, PA1
- Mechanicsburg, PA1
- Aubrey, TX1
- Broomfield, CO1
- Mooresville, NC1
- Rolling Meadows, IL1
- Plainsboro, NJ1
- Wakefield, 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).