OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Lead Software Developer
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsLead Software Developer insights
Total filings1,526All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$120,0001,368 eligible salary records
Employer names624Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$104,042–$131,412Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*73 filings$134,986 median · n=60
*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 · 1,368 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Lead Software Developer1,335
$119,790 median · n=1,205 eligible
Senior Lead Software Developer32
$130,000 median · n=25 eligible
Sr. Lead Software Developer20
$143,315 median · n=20 eligible
Lead Software Developer, Applications11
$120,000 median · n=7 eligible
Technical Lead Software Developer9
$116,000 median · n=6 eligible
.Net Lead Software Developer5
$100,000 median · n=5 eligible
Lead Software Developer In Test5
$150,000 median · n=5 eligible
Project Lead Software Developer5
$98,030 median · n=5 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Riverwoods, IL98
$122,000 median · n=97 eligible
Atlanta, GA41
$115,875 median · n=35 eligible
New York, NY32
$136,940 median · n=26 eligible
Houston, TX31
$118,000 median · n=29 eligible
Charlotte, NC28
$123,677 median · n=23 eligible
Chicago, IL20
$125,000 median · n=19 eligible
Frisco, TX20
$98,904 median · n=19 eligible
Littleton, CO20
$113,506 median · n=16 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
92.6%Certified LCAs
Certified1,413 92.6%
Certified - Withdrawn73 4.8%
Withdrawn28 1.8%
Denied12 0.8%
Denominator: all 1,526 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Dfs Corporate Services LLC186
$122,000 median · n=181 eligible
Charter Communications, Inc.45
$122,970 median · n=37 eligible
S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc.41
$131,000 median · n=38 eligible
Qwest Corporation35
$118,825 median · n=34 eligible
Amdocs, Inc.31
$102,850 median · n=26 eligible
Level 3 Communications LLC31
$117,306 median · n=30 eligible
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.29
$100,000 median · n=20 eligible
Ansys, Inc.27
$119,350 median · n=22 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$120,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$94,037
25th percentile$104,042
Median (50th)$120,000
75th percentile$131,412
90th percentile$146,097
n=1,368 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
1,526 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastek Inc. | Lead Software Developer | $131,000I-200-26174-043500 Reported wage: $131,000 / year Annualized: $131,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-06 Worker positions: 1 | Addison, TX | 06/23/2026 | 07/07/2026 |
| Charter Communications, Inc. | Lead Software Developer | $112,424I-200-26092-753029 Reported wage: $112,424–$159,400 / year Annualized: $112,424 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Charlotte, NC | 04/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ylem Studio LLC | Lead Software Developer (Vr & Spatial Computing) | $64I-200-26167-017639 Reported wage: $64 / hour Annualized: $133,120 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Malvern, PA | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Minuscule Technologies LLC | Lead Software Developer | $120,536I-200-26162-007776 Reported wage: $120,536 / year Annualized: $120,536 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Denver, CO | 06/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The University Of Texas At Dallas | Lead Software Developer | $121,275I-200-26162-007805 Reported wage: $121,275 / year Annualized: $121,275 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-05-30 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 06/11/2026 | 06/11/2026 |
| Mj Technologies Inc | Lead Software Developer | $130,707I-200-26161-999854 Reported wage: $130,707–$135,000 / year Annualized: $130,707 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-17 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 06/10/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Csc Investments Ii, LLC | Lead Software Developer | $141,299.6I-200-26160-997043 Reported wage: $141,299.6 / year Annualized: $141,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 06/09/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Ylem Studio LLC | Lead Software Developer (Vr & Spatial Computing) | $64I-200-26152-965826 Reported wage: $64 / hour Annualized: $133,120 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Malvern, PA | 05/31/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Cloudncluster Inc | Lead Software Developer | $115,000I-200-26159-990946 Reported wage: $115,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 06/08/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| The University Of Texas At Dallas | Lead Software Developer | $121,275I-200-26147-953850 Reported wage: $121,275 / year Annualized: $121,275 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-05-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 05/27/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| The University Of Texas At Dallas | Lead Software Developer | $121,275I-200-26162-007685 Reported wage: $121,275 / year Annualized: $121,275 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-05-30 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 06/11/2026 | 06/11/2026 |
| Mj Technologies Inc | Lead Software Developer | $130,707I-200-26156-985543 Reported wage: $130,707–$135,000 / year Annualized: $130,707 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 06/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Onesource Virtual, Inc. | Lead Software Developer | $155,000I-200-26139-926820 Reported wage: $155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-08-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 05/19/2026 | 08/31/2026 |
| Yash & Lujan Consulting, Inc. | Lead Software Developer | $134,638.4I-200-26139-927481 Reported wage: $134,638.4 / year Annualized: $134,638 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-10-24 Worker positions: 1 | Riverview, FL | 05/19/2026 | 10/25/2026 |
| Nira, Inc. | Lead Software Developer | $148,606I-200-26134-910759 Reported wage: $148,606 / year Annualized: $148,606 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-11-06 Worker positions: 1 | Herndon, VA | 05/14/2026 | 11/07/2026 |
| Sdh Systems LLC | Lead Software Developer | $140,000I-200-26134-911686 Reported wage: $140,000–$140,001 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-05-17 Worker positions: 1 | Richmond, TX | 05/14/2026 | 05/18/2026 |
| Msr Technology Group LLC | Lead Software Developer | $120,349I-200-26133-903505 Reported wage: $120,349 / year Annualized: $120,349 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Farmington Hills, MI | 05/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Msr Technology Group LLC | Lead Software Developer | $138,486I-200-26133-903513 Reported wage: $138,486 / year Annualized: $138,486 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Farmington Hills, MI | 05/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Zerocodehr Inc | Lead Software Developer | $122,100I-200-26131-892564 Reported wage: $122,100 / year Annualized: $122,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Maitland, FL | 05/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Luxoft USA Inc. | Lead Software Developer | $141,400I-200-26131-896079 Reported wage: $141,400 / year Annualized: $141,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Weehawken Township, NJ | 05/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Softwaytek LLC | Lead Software Developer, Frontend Applications | $140,000I-200-26128-885370 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/07/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Qwest Corporation | Lead Software Developer | $131,300I-200-26119-849191 Reported wage: $131,300 / year Annualized: $131,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Littleton, CO | 04/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Revolutional, LLC Fka Harmonia Holdings Group LLC | Lead Software Developer | $163,000I-200-26119-849274 Reported wage: $163,000 / year Annualized: $163,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | Mclean, VA | 04/29/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
| Kforce Inc. | Lead Software Developer | $84.34I-200-26118-844133 Reported wage: $84.34–$110 / hour Annualized: $175,427 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-05 Employment end: 2029-04-28 Worker positions: 10 | Herndon, VA | 04/28/2026 | 04/29/2026 |
| Bridgestone Americas, Inc. | Lead Software Developer | $139,518.47I-200-26114-834584 Reported wage: $139,518.47 / year Annualized: $139,518 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Akron, OH | 04/24/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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