OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Lead Teacher
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 Teacher insights
Total filings456All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$50,270284 eligible salary records
Employer names231Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$42,000–$61,714Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*34 filings$61,714 median · n=24
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$25k–$50kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 284 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Lead Teacher214
$45,540 median · n=129 eligible
Montessori Lead Teacher32
$48,530 median · n=11 eligible
Montessori Lead Teacher, Kindergarten15
$46,850 median · n=5 eligible
Chinese Lead Teacher14
$61,714 median · n=13 eligible
Preschool Lead Teacher13
$42,474 median · n=2 eligible
Mandarin Lead Teacher12
$52,374 median · n=7 eligible
Elementary School Chinese Lead Teacher8
$72,801 median · n=8 eligible
Elementary Lead Teacher7
$60,500 median · n=7 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Washington, DC51
$61,714 median · n=37 eligible
New York, NY20
$68,652 median · n=13 eligible
St. Louis, MO19
$42,000 median · n=11 eligible
Chicago, IL15
$42,015 median · n=8 eligible
San Francisco, CA14
$58,175 median · n=11 eligible
Fremont, CA12
$46,850 median · n=3 eligible
Brooklyn, NY11
$50,020 median · n=7 eligible
Durham, NC11
$49,000 median · n=11 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
87.7%Certified LCAs
Certified400 87.7%
Certified - Withdrawn26 5.7%
Denied20 4.4%
Withdrawn10 2.2%
Denominator: all 456 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
St. Louis Language Immersion Schools, Inc.26
$42,000 median · n=17 eligible
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School19
$61,714 median · n=19 eligible
Montessori West, Inc.16
$46,850 median · n=1 eligible
The Institute For The Development Of Young Leaders16
$47,159 median · n=16 eligible
Global Citizens Public Charter School15
$66,173 median · n=15 eligible
Kid'Z Biz Inc.8
$42,030 median · n=6 eligible
Kuei Luck Early Childhood Center LLC8
$66,000 median · n=8 eligible
Love And Care Child Development Center8
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$50,270Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$36,000
25th percentile$42,000
Median (50th)$50,270
75th percentile$61,714
90th percentile$70,980
n=284 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
456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori West, Inc. | Montessori Lead Teacher, Kindergarten | $27.94I-200-26163-008285 Reported wage: $27.94–$32 / hour Annualized: $58,115 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 06/11/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Ds Montessori Inc | Montessori Lead Teacher, Kindergarten | $55,830I-200-26155-979641 Reported wage: $55,830–$60,000 / year Annualized: $55,830 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2027-11-13 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/03/2026 | 06/16/2026 |
| Odyssey Preschool Inc. | Lead Teacher | $33I-200-26152-969896 Reported wage: $33–$34 / hour Annualized: $68,640 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| University Of Minnesota | Ed Pro 3 Pre K-12 Specialist Associate (Senior Lead Teacher) | $27.8I-200-26150-965372 Reported wage: $27.8 / hour Annualized: $57,824 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Minneapolis, MN | 05/30/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School | Chinese Lead Teacher | $61,714I-200-26148-958529 Reported wage: $61,714–$96,779 / year Annualized: $61,714 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-06-10 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 05/28/2026 | 06/11/2026 |
| Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School | Chinese Lead Teacher (Prek 3) | $61,714I-200-26147-952476 Reported wage: $61,714–$96,779 / year Annualized: $61,714 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-06-08 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 05/27/2026 | 06/09/2026 |
| The Shuang Wen Academy Network Inc | Lead Teacher | $55,000I-200-26147-953543 Reported wage: $55,000 / year Annualized: $55,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ds Montessori Inc | Montessori Lead Teacher, Kindergarten | $55,830I-200-26148-955423 Reported wage: $55,830–$60,000 / year Annualized: $55,830 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ds Montessori Inc | Montessori Lead Teacher, Kindergarten | $55,830I-200-26154-977622 Reported wage: $55,830–$60,000 / year Annualized: $55,830 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2027-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/03/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| Friends Meeting School, Inc. | Lead Teacher Grade 2 | $55,550I-200-26139-927134 Reported wage: $55,550–$55,551 / year Annualized: $55,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2028-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Ijamsville, MD | 05/19/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School, LLC | Elementary Lead Teacher | $59,000I-200-26128-889544 Reported wage: $59,000 / year Annualized: $59,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Lingua Natal Inc. | Lead Teacher | $48.05I-200-26128-890155 Reported wage: $48.05 / hour Annualized: $99,944 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Encinitas, CA | 05/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School | Chinese Lead Teacher | $61,714I-200-26127-882324 Reported wage: $61,714–$96,779 / year Annualized: $61,714 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-05-17 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 05/07/2026 | 05/18/2026 |
| University Of Minnesota | Ed Pro 3 Pre K-12 Specialist Associate (Senior Lead Teacher) | $57,824I-200-26126-878516 Reported wage: $57,824 / year Annualized: $57,824 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Minneapolis, MN | 05/06/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Hampton Roads International Montessori School | Lead Teacher | $53,517I-200-26120-854775 Reported wage: $53,517 / year Annualized: $53,517 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-05-09 Worker positions: 1 | Newport News, VA | 04/30/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| Bunnyhill Babies | Bilingual Lead Teacher | $60,902I-200-26119-850671 Reported wage: $60,902 / year Annualized: $60,902 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Long Island City, NY | 04/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Global Citizens Public Charter School | Elementary School Chinese Lead Teacher | $78,084I-200-26119-846853 Reported wage: $78,084 / year Annualized: $78,084 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-05 Employment end: 2029-10-02 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 04/28/2026 | 10/03/2026 |
| Odyssey Preschool Inc. | Lead Teacher | $29I-200-26117-841559 Reported wage: $29–$31.96 / hour Annualized: $60,320 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-04 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 04/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Mountain View One Investment Group Corp | Lead Teacher | $56,000I-200-26113-824445 Reported wage: $56,000–$58,000 / year Annualized: $56,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Challenge School, Inc. | Lead Teacher | $39.98I-200-26112-819552 Reported wage: $39.98 / hour Annualized: $83,158 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Foster City, CA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The Ark Of Learning, LLC | Lead Teacher | $35,000I-200-26107-807284 Reported wage: $35,000 / year Annualized: $35,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Highland Mills, NY | 04/17/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Association To Benefit Children | Special Education Lead Teacher | $74,527I-200-26106-802467 Reported wage: $74,527 / year Annualized: $74,527 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/16/2026 | 07/15/2026 |
| Association To Benefit Children | Special Education Lead Teacher | $74,527.7I-200-26105-795695 Reported wage: $74,527.7 / year Annualized: $74,528 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-22 Employment end: 2029-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/15/2026 | 07/15/2026 |
| Bright Start Center Court Square Inc | Lead Teacher | $84,790I-200-26099-773434 Reported wage: $84,790 / year Annualized: $84,790 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Long Island City, NY | 04/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Montessori West, Inc. | Montessori Lead Teacher, Kindergarten | $27.94I-200-26091-745889 Reported wage: $27.94–$28.5 / hour Annualized: $58,115 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 04/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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