OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Lead Software Development 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 Software Development Engineer insights
Total filings491All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$117,582442 eligible salary records
Employer names154Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$109,400–$144,040Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*30 filings$145,454 median · n=27
*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 · 442 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Lead Software Development Engineer317
$109,700 median · n=292 eligible
Lead Software Development Engineer In Test107
$127,504 median · n=93 eligible
Lead Software Development Engineer In Test (Sdet)18
$120,000 median · n=13 eligible
Senior Lead Software Development Engineer In Test7
$136,881 median · n=7 eligible
Lead Software Development Engineer Test6
$126,309 median · n=4 eligible
Lead Software Development Engineer In Test ( Lead Sdet )4
$105,000 median · n=3 eligible
Senior Lead Software Development Engineer In Test Ii3
$133,500 median · n=3 eligible
Lead Software Development Engineer In Testing2
$110,000 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
O'Fallon, MO125
$109,400 median · n=118 eligible
Cary, NC37
$113,339 median · n=32 eligible
Parsippany, NJ20
$160,770 median · n=18 eligible
New York, NY15
$137,426 median · n=15 eligible
Alpharetta, GA9
$145,020 median · n=6 eligible
Atlanta, GA9
$116,450 median · n=8 eligible
Austin, TX9
$129,688 median · n=9 eligible
San Jose, CA9
$206,375 median · n=8 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
91.6%Certified LCAs
Certified450 91.6%
Certified - Withdrawn31 6.3%
Withdrawn8 1.6%
Denied2 0.4%
Denominator: all 491 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Mastercard International Incorporated145
$109,400 median · n=140 eligible
Metlife Group, Inc.47
$115,898 median · n=42 eligible
United Parcel Service General Services, Co.27
$152,100 median · n=25 eligible
Akamai Technologies, Inc.13
$133,500 median · n=13 eligible
Concentrix Cvg Customer Management Group Inc.12
$133,983 median · n=12 eligible
Altimetrik Corp.10
$84,802 median · n=9 eligible
General Motors Financial Company, Inc.10
$158,388 median · n=10 eligible
Thomson Reuters Holdings Inc.9
$140,226 median · n=9 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$117,582Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$103,521
25th percentile$109,400
Median (50th)$117,582
75th percentile$144,040
90th percentile$165,749
n=442 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
491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings | Senior Lead Software Development Engineer | $115,690I-200-26174-042810 Reported wage: $115,690–$152,217 / year Annualized: $115,690 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-12 Worker positions: 1 | Burlington, NC | 06/23/2026 | 12/13/2026 |
| Claims Services Group, LLC | Lead Software Development Engineer In Test | $149,000I-200-26162-007660 Reported wage: $149,000 / year Annualized: $149,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 06/11/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Cb Neptune Holdings, LLC | Lead Software Development Engineer | $178,000I-200-26159-992553 Reported wage: $178,000 / year Annualized: $178,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| United Parcel Service General Services, Co. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $145,454I-200-26152-969082 Reported wage: $145,454 / year Annualized: $145,454 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-08-06 Worker positions: 1 | Parsipanny, NJ | 06/01/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings | Lead Software Development Engineer | $139,214I-200-26125-869146 Reported wage: $139,214–$152,059.52 / year Annualized: $139,214 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-12 Employment end: 2028-05-01 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 05/05/2026 | 05/18/2026 |
| Kyndryl Inc. | Senior Lead Software Development Engineer - Kbgfjg352957-4 | $211,150I-200-26121-858281 Reported wage: $211,150 / year Annualized: $211,150 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-08 Employment end: 2029-05-14 Worker positions: 1 | Tracy, CA | 05/01/2026 | 05/15/2026 |
| Pitchbook Data, Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $226,000I-200-26097-767741 Reported wage: $226,000 / year Annualized: $226,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-14 Employment end: 2029-04-26 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 04/07/2026 | 04/27/2026 |
| Mobis North America LLC | Lead Software Development Engineer | $137,740.21I-200-26092-751884 Reported wage: $137,740.21 / year Annualized: $137,740 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-09 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | Plymouth, MI | 04/02/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
| General Motors Financial Company, Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $165,000I-200-26091-746123 Reported wage: $165,000–$180,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-08 Employment end: 2029-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | Arlington, TX | 04/01/2026 | 05/04/2026 |
| United Parcel Service General Services, Co. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $142,968.96I-200-26085-732050 Reported wage: $142,968.96 / year Annualized: $142,969 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-02 Employment end: 2029-08-06 Worker positions: 1 | Parsipanny, NJ | 03/26/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| United Parcel Service General Services Co. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $161,399I-200-26085-732334 Reported wage: $161,399 / year Annualized: $161,399 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-02 Employment end: 2029-04-01 Worker positions: 1 | Escondido, CA | 03/26/2026 | 04/02/2026 |
| United Parcel Service General Services, Co. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $150,000I-200-26079-718463 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-05-25 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 03/20/2026 | 05/26/2026 |
| Concentrix Cvg Customer Management Group Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer In Test | $130,707I-200-26079-719639 Reported wage: $130,707–$145,707 / year Annualized: $130,707 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Dunwoody, GA | 03/20/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| The Ups Store, Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $161,399I-200-26070-695190 Reported wage: $161,399 / year Annualized: $161,399 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-18 Employment end: 2029-03-24 Worker positions: 1 | Escondido, CA | 03/11/2026 | 03/25/2026 |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $264,514I-200-26059-671313 Reported wage: $264,514 / year Annualized: $264,514 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-06 Employment end: 2029-08-27 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 02/27/2026 | 08/28/2026 |
| Board Of Trustees, University Of Illinois, On Behalf Of Discovery Partners Institute | Lead Software Development Engineer | $164,342.4I-200-26051-654790 Reported wage: $164,342.4 / year Annualized: $164,342 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-27 Employment end: 2029-05-23 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 02/20/2026 | 05/24/2026 |
| Odp International, LLC | Lead Software Development Engineer | $122,992I-200-26029-601885 Reported wage: $122,992–$179,000 / year Annualized: $122,992 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-05 Employment end: 2029-02-28 Worker positions: 1 | Fulshear, TX | 01/29/2026 | 03/01/2026 |
| Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer In Test | $130,800I-200-26015-564139 Reported wage: $130,800–$146,510 / year Annualized: $130,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-23 Employment end: 2029-06-27 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 01/15/2026 | 06/28/2026 |
| The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | Lead Software Development Engineer In Test | $133,500I-200-25352-493519 Reported wage: $133,500 / year Annualized: $133,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-26 Employment end: 2029-06-08 Worker positions: 1 | Tampa, FL | 12/18/2025 | 06/09/2026 |
| Rhythm Management Group, Corp. | Lead Software Development Engineer In Test | $155,000I-200-25350-486014 Reported wage: $155,000–$180,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-23 Employment end: 2028-12-25 Worker positions: 1 | Rockville, MD | 12/16/2025 | 12/26/2025 |
| Concentrix Cvg Customer Management Group Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer In Tech | $100,000I-200-25346-477753 Reported wage: $100,000–$115,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-19 Employment end: 2029-04-25 Worker positions: 1 | Overland Park, KS | 12/12/2025 | 04/26/2026 |
| United Parcel Service General Services Co. | Lead Software Development Engineer | $165,000I-200-25346-479112 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-19 Employment end: 2028-12-22 Worker positions: 1 | Parsippany, NJ | 12/12/2025 | 12/23/2025 |
| Ulta, Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer In Test | $137,000I-200-23089-890540 Reported wage: $137,000 / year Annualized: $137,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-16 Employment end: 2026-04-23 Worker positions: 1 | Bolingbrook, IL | 03/30/2023 | 04/24/2023 |
| Erp Analysts, Inc. | Lead Software Development Engineer In Test | $125,000I-200-25329-438560 Reported wage: $125,000 / year Annualized: $125,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-03 Employment end: 2027-10-27 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 11/25/2025 | 12/03/2025 |
| Justanswer LLC | Lead Software Development Engineer In Test | $125,632I-200-25325-430670 Reported wage: $125,632–$180,857 / year Annualized: $125,632 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-01 Employment end: 2029-01-11 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 11/21/2025 | 01/12/2026 |
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