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Lead Engineer
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
128
Total Petitions
$136,680
Avg Salary
$141,898
Median Salary
$114,130 – $155,688
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$114,130
Median
$141,898
Average
$136,680
75th Percentile
$155,688
Based on 128 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
MN
Minnesota39 petitions · $147,883
NJ
New Jersey28 petitions · $109,441
CA
California15 petitions · $172,020
CT
Connecticut6 petitions · $102,993
NY
New York6 petitions · $135,429
MA
Massachusetts6 petitions · $139,949
IL
Illinois6 petitions · $156,657
MI
Michigan5 petitions · $104,819
OH
Ohio5 petitions · $131,321
GA
Georgia3 petitions · $183,400
Top Employers Hiring Lead Engineers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Target Enterprise, Inc. | 29 | $142,562 | |
| 2 | Wipro Limited | 19 | $102,741 | |
| 3 | Best Buy Co., Inc. | 10 | $163,312 | |
| 4 | Brillio, Llc | 5 | $98,500 | |
| 5 | Egen Solutions Llc. | 4 | $179,232 | |
| 6 | Eaton Corporation | 4 | $126,651 | |
| 7 | Quest Global Services- N.A., Inc. | 3 | $115,567 | |
| 8 | Cyient, Inc. | 3 | $90,420 | |
| 9 | Homesite Group Incorporated | 3 | $146,957 | |
| 10 | Ice Mortgage Technology, Inc. | 3 | $183,400 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Lead Engineer
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 128 certified H1B petitions for Lead Engineer positions. The average H1B salary for Lead Engineer is $136,680, with a median of $141,898. The middle 50% of salaries range from $114,130 to $155,688. Minnesota is the most common work state, accounting for 39 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.