OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Lead Senior Software Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsLead Senior Software Engineer insights
Total filings24All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$158,17923 eligible salary records
Employer names16Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$130,447–$180,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*2 filings$157,975 median · n=2
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 23 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Lead Senior Software Engineer18
$156,590 median · n=18 eligible
Lead Senior Software Engineer Ii2
$144,041 median · n=2 eligible
Tech Lead Senior Software Engineer - Ads Infra2
$280,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Senior Software Engineer (017040.001642)1
$112,031 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Senior Software Engineer -Digital Experience1
$162,510 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Austin, TX2
$131,581 median · n=2 eligible
Bellevue, WA2
$180,000 median · n=2 eligible
El Segundo, CA2
$155,000 median · n=2 eligible
Jacksonville, FL2
$129,314 median · n=2 eligible
Los Angeles, CA2
$164,000 median · n=2 eligible
San Jose, CA2
$280,000 median · n=1 eligible
Arlington, TX1
$113,000 median · n=1 eligible
Cary, NC1
$205,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
95.8%Certified LCAs
Certified23 95.8%
Certified - Withdrawn1 4.2%
Denominator: all 24 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Governmentjobs.Com, Inc.5
$155,000 median · n=5 eligible
Bytedance Inc.2
$280,000 median · n=1 eligible
Csx Transportation, Inc.2
$129,314 median · n=2 eligible
Fabfitfun, Inc.2
$164,000 median · n=2 eligible
The Trade Desk, Inc.2
$180,000 median · n=2 eligible
Adobe Inc.1
$162,510 median · n=1 eligible
American Institutes For Research1
$101,421 median · n=1 eligible
Akamai Technologies, Inc.1
$186,660 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$158,179Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$112,225
25th percentile$130,447
Median (50th)$158,179
75th percentile$180,000
90th percentile$204,590
n=23 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
24 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citronix, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $113,000I-200-26173-039246 Reported wage: $113,000–$160,000 / year Annualized: $113,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-08-02 Worker positions: 1 | Arlington, TX | 06/22/2026 | 08/03/2026 |
| Cars.Com | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $202,950I-200-25308-370244 Reported wage: $202,950 / year Annualized: $202,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2029-04-09 Worker positions: 1 | Niagara Falls, NY | 11/04/2025 | 04/10/2026 |
| Hawk Ai USA Inc | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $205,000I-200-25245-280382 Reported wage: $205,000–$210,000 / year Annualized: $205,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-09 Employment end: 2028-09-08 Worker positions: 1 | Cary, NC | 09/02/2025 | 09/09/2025 |
| Bytedance Inc. | Tech Lead Senior Software Engineer - Ads Infra | $280,000I-200-25135-981242 Reported wage: $280,000 / year Annualized: $280,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-22 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/15/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Bytedance Inc. | Tech Lead Senior Software Engineer - Ads Infra | $280,000I-200-25126-940381 Reported wage: $280,000 / year Annualized: $280,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-13 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/05/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Governmentjobs.Com, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $158,179.48I-200-25084-802490 Reported wage: $158,179.48 / year Annualized: $158,179 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-01 Employment end: 2028-08-22 Worker positions: 1 | Liberty Hill, TX | 03/25/2025 | 08/23/2025 |
| Stubhub, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $260,000I-200-25078-787289 Reported wage: $260,000 / year Annualized: $260,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-26 Employment end: 2028-09-16 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 03/19/2025 | 09/17/2025 |
| The Trade Desk, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $181,800I-200-24319-474097 Reported wage: $181,800–$272,600 / year Annualized: $181,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-21 Employment end: 2027-12-08 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 11/14/2024 | 12/09/2024 |
| The Trade Desk, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $178,200I-200-23272-398845 Reported wage: $178,200–$267,400 / year Annualized: $178,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-10-06 Employment end: 2026-10-22 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 09/29/2023 | 10/23/2023 |
| Csx Transportation, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $129,314I-200-23077-859255 Reported wage: $129,314–$144,000 / year Annualized: $129,314 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-24 Employment end: 2026-07-23 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 03/17/2023 | 07/24/2023 |
| Csx Transportation, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $129,314I-200-23060-812321 Reported wage: $129,314–$140,000 / year Annualized: $129,314 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-07 Employment end: 2026-07-23 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 02/28/2023 | 07/24/2023 |
| Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Lead Senior Software Engineer (017040.001642) | $112,031I-200-22140-194307 Reported wage: $112,031–$156,000 / year Annualized: $112,031 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-27 Employment end: 2025-06-07 Worker positions: 1 | Chandler, AZ | 05/20/2022 | 06/08/2022 |
| Governmentjobs.Com, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $155,000.16I-200-22109-085111 Reported wage: $155,000.16 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-04-26 Employment end: 2025-07-10 Worker positions: 1 | El Segundo, CA | 04/19/2022 | 07/11/2022 |
| Governmentjobs.Com, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $131,580.96I-200-22109-085843 Reported wage: $131,580.96 / year Annualized: $131,581 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-04-26 Employment end: 2025-08-22 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 04/19/2022 | 08/23/2022 |
| Adobe Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer -Digital Experience | $162,510I-200-22104-071820 Reported wage: $162,510 / year Annualized: $162,510 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-04-21 Employment end: 2025-04-26 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 04/14/2022 | 04/27/2022 |
| Governmentjobs.Com, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $131,580.96I-200-22075-984147 Reported wage: $131,580.96 / year Annualized: $131,581 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-23 Employment end: 2025-08-22 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 03/16/2022 | 08/23/2022 |
| Governmentjobs.Com, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $155,000.16I-200-22075-984217 Reported wage: $155,000.16 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-23 Employment end: 2025-07-10 Worker positions: 1 | El Segundo, CA | 03/16/2022 | 07/11/2022 |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer Ii | $186,660.2I-200-22066-955387 Reported wage: $186,660.2 / year Annualized: $186,660 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-14 Employment end: 2025-03-13 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 03/07/2022 | 03/14/2022 |
| Rfxcel Corporation | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $176,657.28I-200-22028-862536 Reported wage: $176,657.28 / year Annualized: $176,657 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-02-04 Employment end: 2025-07-27 Worker positions: 1 | San Ramon, CA | 01/28/2022 | 07/28/2022 |
| Fabfitfun, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $164,000I-200-20259-824692 Reported wage: $164,000 / year Annualized: $164,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-09-22 Employment end: 2024-02-16 Worker positions: 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 09/15/2020 | 02/17/2021 |
| Fabfitfun, Inc. | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $164,000I-200-20245-800007 Reported wage: $164,000 / year Annualized: $164,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-09-09 Employment end: 2024-02-16 Worker positions: 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 09/01/2020 | 02/17/2021 |
| Cadent, LLC | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $155,000I-200-19246-447261 Reported wage: $155,000–$155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-09-10 Employment end: 2023-02-18 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CALIFORNIA | 09/04/2019 | 02/19/2020 |
| Clairvoyant, LLC | Lead Senior Software Engineer | $85,000I-200-19074-513637 Reported wage: $85,000–$85,000 / year Annualized: $85,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-03-21 Employment end: 2022-09-12 Worker positions: 1 | Tempe, ARIZONA | 03/15/2019 | 09/13/2019 |
| American Institutes For Research | Lead Senior Software Engineer Ii | $101,421I-200-16113-863629 Reported wage: $101,421–$122,418.91 / year Annualized: $101,421 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-05-06 Employment end: 2019-10-28 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 05/02/2016 | 10/29/2016 |
These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.