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Lead Software Engineer
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
691
Total Petitions
$149,597
Avg Salary
$145,000
Median Salary
$131,997 – $164,076
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$131,997
Median
$145,000
Average
$149,597
75th Percentile
$164,076
Based on 691 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California112 petitions · $149,798
MN
Minnesota60 petitions · $143,743
VA
Virginia56 petitions · $165,080
MO
Missouri50 petitions · $141,492
NY
New York47 petitions · $153,870
NJ
New Jersey46 petitions · $140,894
NC
North Carolina46 petitions · $137,434
TX
Texas33 petitions · $145,386
OR
Oregon27 petitions · $195,892
IL
Illinois25 petitions · $142,206
Top Employers Hiring Lead Software Engineers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Globallogic Inc. | 51 | $119,518 | |
| 2 | Capital One Services, Llc | 50 | $166,408 | |
| 3 | Mastercard Technologies, Llc | 38 | $140,450 | |
| 4 | Optum Services, Inc. | 35 | $135,333 | |
| 5 | Lowe'S Companies, Inc. | 30 | $136,431 | |
| 6 | Nike, Inc. | 22 | $197,912 | |
| 7 | U.S. Bank National Association | 18 | $158,324 | |
| 8 | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | 15 | $168,724 | |
| 9 | Epam Systems Inc. | 14 | $117,786 | |
| 10 | Wellington Management Company Llp | 11 | $168,136 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Lead Software Engineer
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 691 certified H1B petitions for Lead Software Engineer positions. The average H1B salary for Lead Software Engineer is $149,597, with a median of $145,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $131,997 to $164,076. California is the most common work state, accounting for 112 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.