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Software Engineering Lead: H-1B salaries
166 labor condition applications used the job title Software Engineering Lead. Median offered base salary $148,802; middle half $136,323–$167,782.
Applications (LCAs)166
Median offered salary$148,802
Middle half of salaries$136,323–$167,782
10th–90th percentile$123,078–$182,391
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $75,920 |
| Level II (qualified) | $139,658 |
| Level III (experienced) | $148,689 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $160,252 |
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 | 64 | $147,481 |
| FY2024 | 30 | $139,937 |
| FY2025 | 41 | $153,830 |
| FY2026 | 27 | $154,000 |
Cities
- Raleigh, NC17
- Burlington, MA14
- Alpharetta, GA12
- Apex, NC7
- Boca Raton, FL6
- Redmond, WA6
- New York, NY5
- Cumming, GA5
- Bellevue, WA4
- San Jose, CA4
- Evanston, IL3
- Fuquay Varina, NC3
- Somerville, MA3
- Rolesville, NC2
- Austin, TX2
- Gainesville, FL2
- Chesterfield, MO2
- Berkeley Heights, NJ2
- Dallas, TX2
- Holly Springs, NC2
- Middletown, DE2
- Dearborn, MI2
- Memphis, TN2
- Houston, TX2
- Cary, NC2
- Santa Cruz, CA2
- Delray Beach, FL1
- Johnston, IA1
- Beaverton, OR1
- Fort Worth, TX1
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).