OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Lead Software Architect
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 Software Architect insights
Total filings132All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$134,752116 eligible salary records
Employer names86Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$115,830–$163,500Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*11 filings$160,000 median · n=7
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 116 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Lead Software Architect104
$134,752 median · n=90 eligible
Team Lead Software Architecture5
$119,056 median · n=5 eligible
Lead Software Architecture Engineer3
$135,000 median · n=3 eligible
Lead Software Architect-Networking2
$135,000 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Lead Software Architect2
$128,866 median · n=2 eligible
Ai/Ml Lead Software Architect1
$165,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Software Architect (Sap)1
$124,800 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Software Architect - Pega1
$170,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Chicago, IL5
$150,000 median · n=5 eligible
Las Vegas, NV5
$103,064 median · n=5 eligible
New York, NY5
$115,000 median · n=4 eligible
Southlake, TX5
$115,566 median · n=5 eligible
Atlanta, GA4
$201,000 median · n=4 eligible
Austin, TX4
$137,228 median · n=4 eligible
Irvine, CA3
$125,445 median · n=2 eligible
Los Angeles, CA3
$144,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
90.9%Certified LCAs
Certified120 90.9%
Certified - Withdrawn8 6.1%
Withdrawn3 2.3%
Denied1 0.8%
Denominator: all 132 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Qwest Corporation8
$109,296 median · n=6 eligible
Sabre Glbl Inc.7
$115,918 median · n=7 eligible
Amdocs Inc.4
$168,031 median · n=2 eligible
Honeywell International Inc.4
$201,000 median · n=4 eligible
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC4
$127,172 median · n=4 eligible
Arvato Systems North America, Inc.3
$110,000 median · n=3 eligible
Disney Parks Technology Services Co., LLC3
$165,505 median · n=2 eligible
General Motors Company3
$135,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$134,752Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$100,143
25th percentile$115,830
Median (50th)$134,752
75th percentile$163,500
90th percentile$184,540
n=116 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
132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanentech, Inc. | Lead Software Architect & Developer | $175,000I-200-26174-042342 Reported wage: $175,000 / year Annualized: $175,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Bear, DE | 06/23/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Orion Systems Integrators LLC | Lead Software Architect | $81.44I-200-26170-034116 Reported wage: $81.44 / hour Annualized: $169,395 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Stillwater, OK | 06/19/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Honeywell International Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $252,397.46I-200-26156-986902 Reported wage: $252,397.46 / year Annualized: $252,397 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-11-29 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 06/05/2026 | 11/30/2026 |
| Golden Stone USA Impex Inc | Lead Software Architect | $144,000I-200-26093-756501 Reported wage: $144,000 / year Annualized: $144,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-10 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 04/03/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Info Services, LLC | Lead Software Architect | $160,000I-200-26090-743365 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-07 Employment end: 2029-04-15 Worker positions: 1 | Cedar Park, TX | 03/31/2026 | 04/16/2026 |
| Chaisun Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $69I-200-26082-723633 Reported wage: $69 / hour Annualized: $143,520 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-30 Employment end: 2029-05-02 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 03/23/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Qwest Corporation | Lead Software Architect | $131,685I-200-26056-664013 Reported wage: $131,685 / year Annualized: $131,685 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-04 Employment end: 2029-06-04 Worker positions: 1 | Highlands Ranch, CO | 02/25/2026 | 06/05/2026 |
| Qwest Corporation | Lead Software Architect | $112,574.8I-200-26035-620294 Reported wage: $112,574.8 / year Annualized: $112,575 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-24 Employment end: 2029-06-04 Worker positions: 1 | Highlands Ranch, CO | 02/04/2026 | 06/05/2026 |
| World Of Jeans & Tops | Lead Software Architect | $129,667I-200-26023-583219 Reported wage: $129,667–$143,000 / year Annualized: $129,667 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-07-09 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 01/22/2026 | 07/10/2026 |
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $177,225I-200-25318-410712 Reported wage: $177,225 / year Annualized: $177,225 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-21 Employment end: 2029-04-02 Worker positions: 1 | Jersey City, NJ | 11/14/2025 | 04/03/2026 |
| Disney Parks Technology Services Co., LLC | Lead Software Architect | $195,467.09I-200-23179-151357 Reported wage: $195,467.09 / year Annualized: $195,467 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-18 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Anaheim, CA | 06/28/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Netsmart Technologies, Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $168,500I-200-25220-230373 Reported wage: $168,500 / year Annualized: $168,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-15 Employment end: 2029-01-08 Worker positions: 1 | Overland Park, KS | 08/08/2025 | 01/09/2026 |
| Natera, Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $187,574I-200-25198-181217 Reported wage: $187,574–$195,110 / year Annualized: $187,574 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-24 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Carlos, CA | 07/17/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Disney Parks Technology Services Co., LLC | Lead Software Architect | $173,509.77I-200-25198-181610 Reported wage: $173,509.77 / year Annualized: $173,510 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-24 Employment end: 2028-10-26 Worker positions: 1 | Orlando, FL | 07/17/2025 | 10/27/2025 |
| S&P Global, Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $172,077I-200-25191-165204 Reported wage: $172,077 / year Annualized: $172,077 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-17 Employment end: 2028-12-11 Worker positions: 1 | Princeton, NJ | 07/10/2025 | 12/12/2025 |
| Gn Consumer Hearing Corporation | Lead Software Architect | $230,000I-200-25174-122023 Reported wage: $230,000 / year Annualized: $230,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-30 Employment end: 2028-07-01 Worker positions: 1 | Bloomington, MN | 06/23/2025 | 07/02/2025 |
| Honeywell International, Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $196,000I-200-25169-106604 Reported wage: $196,000 / year Annualized: $196,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-26 Employment end: 2028-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 06/18/2025 | 07/01/2025 |
| Fairpy Inc | Lead Software Architect | $109,886I-200-25163-085661 Reported wage: $109,886 / year Annualized: $109,886 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-20 Employment end: 2028-10-29 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 06/12/2025 | 10/30/2025 |
| Chabez Tech LLC | Lead Software Architect | $51I-200-25153-041973 Reported wage: $51 / hour Annualized: $106,080 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-09 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Lemoyne, PA | 06/02/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Aryadit Solutions, Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $128,000I-200-25150-034135 Reported wage: $128,000 / year Annualized: $128,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-06 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 05/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Aryadit Solutions, Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $128,000I-200-25139-990083 Reported wage: $128,000 / year Annualized: $128,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-27 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 05/19/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cyient, Inc. | Lead Software Architect | $120,000I-200-25114-903258 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-01 Employment end: 2028-05-05 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 04/24/2025 | 05/06/2025 |
| Borgwarner Transmission Products, LLC | Lead Software Architect Engineer | $132,350I-200-25083-799954 Reported wage: $132,350–$180,000 / year Annualized: $132,350 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-31 Employment end: 2028-04-06 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 03/24/2025 | 04/07/2025 |
| Hgs Cx Technologies Inc. | Lead Software Architect - Qa | $103,000I-200-25028-647380 Reported wage: $103,000 / year Annualized: $103,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-04 Employment end: 2028-06-04 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 01/28/2025 | 06/05/2025 |
| Aptiv Corporation | Lead Software Architect “ Open Source, Cloud And New Technol | $148,658I-200-22341-626749 Reported wage: $148,658–$250,000 / year Annualized: $148,658 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-31 Employment end: 2026-01-01 Worker positions: 1 | Agoura Hills, CA | 12/07/2022 | 01/02/2023 |
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