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Software Engineer, Tech Lead insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings41All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$157,19041 eligible salary records
Employer names20Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$138,348–$183,600Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02357FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 1 filings18FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2020: 6 filings20FY 2021: 4 filings21FY 2022: 4 filings22FY 2023: 5 filings23FY 2024: 4 filings24FY 2025: 6 filings25FY 2026: 6 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*6 filings$170,583 median · n=6

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 41 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Software Engineer, Tech Lead14
$126,579 median · n=14 eligible
Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead11
$195,634 median · n=11 eligible
Sr. Software Engineer, Tech Lead7
$150,000 median · n=7 eligible
Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead6
$153,705 median · n=6 eligible
Full Stack Software Engineer, Tech Lead1
$148,300 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Software Engineer, Tech Lead - Kbgfjg213849-51
$175,400 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead1
$280,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
San Mateo, CA7
$176,400 median · n=7 eligible
Alpharetta, GA3
$122,450 median · n=3 eligible
Pittsburgh, PA3
$156,608 median · n=3 eligible
Corvallis, OR2
$88,081 median · n=2 eligible
Goleta, CA2
$161,000 median · n=2 eligible
Mountain View, CA2
$183,611 median · n=2 eligible
San Diego, CA2
$148,000 median · n=2 eligible
San Francisco, CA2
$220,000 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified41 100.0%

Denominator: all 41 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Guidewire Software, Inc.11
$176,400 median · n=11 eligible
Fiserv Solutions, LLC8
$109,554 median · n=8 eligible
Appfolio, Inc.4
$147,500 median · n=4 eligible
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside3
$156,608 median · n=3 eligible
Mycase, Inc.2
$148,000 median · n=2 eligible
Toast, Inc.2
$217,500 median · n=2 eligible
Upwork, Inc.2
$170,705 median · n=2 eligible
Alignment Healthcare, Inc,1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$157,190Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$114,234
25th percentile$138,348
Median (50th)$157,190
75th percentile$183,600
90th percentile$220,000

n=41 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

41 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance CompanyFull Stack Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$148,300 /yr

I-200-26162-006793
Reported wage: $148,300–$194,600 / year
Annualized: $148,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-10-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/11/202610/02/2026
Toast, Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26162-007419
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pompano Beach, FL06/11/202606/29/2026
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysideSoftware Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$156,607.53 /yr

I-200-26149-963025
Reported wage: $156,607.53 / year
Annualized: $156,608
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-08-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pittsburgh, PA05/29/202608/14/2026
Typeface Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$255,000 /yr

I-200-26128-887425
Reported wage: $255,000 / year
Annualized: $255,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-15
Employment end: 2029-05-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Palo Alto, CA05/08/202605/18/2026
Fiserv Solutions, LLCSoftware Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$130,707 /yr

I-200-26119-847517
Reported wage: $130,707–$158,400 / year
Annualized: $130,707
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-10-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alpharetta, GA04/29/202610/27/2026
Guidewire Software, Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$184,558 /yr

I-200-25339-462602
Reported wage: $184,558–$204,558 / year
Annualized: $184,558
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-12
Employment end: 2029-04-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Tarzana, CA12/05/202504/06/2026
The Prudential Insurance Company Of AmericaLead Software Engineer, Tech Lead - Kbgfjg213849-5

Filing details

$175,400 /yr

I-200-25266-326971
Reported wage: $175,400 / year
Annualized: $175,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-30
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Newark, NJ09/23/202510/01/2025
Guidewire Software, Inc.Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$146,078 /yr

I-200-25157-064237
Reported wage: $146,078–$166,078 / year
Annualized: $146,078
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-13
Employment end: 2028-11-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Exton, PA06/06/202511/25/2025
Guidewire Software, Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$197,180 /yr

I-200-24355-560366
Reported wage: $197,180–$217,180 / year
Annualized: $197,180
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-30
Employment end: 2028-05-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA12/19/202405/06/2025
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysideSoftware Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$157,189.67 /yr

I-200-24289-407993
Reported wage: $157,189.67 / year
Annualized: $157,190
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-22
Employment end: 2028-04-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pittsburgh, PA10/15/202404/08/2025
Guidewire Software, Inc.Sr. Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$176,400 /yr

I-200-24285-401868
Reported wage: $176,400–$196,400 / year
Annualized: $176,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-21
Employment end: 2028-03-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA10/11/202403/05/2025
Guidewire Software, Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$195,634 /yr

I-200-24275-378465
Reported wage: $195,634–$215,634 / year
Annualized: $195,634
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-08
Employment end: 2028-03-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Livermore, CA10/01/202403/15/2025
Toast, Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$210,000 /yr

I-200-24261-344605
Reported wage: $210,000 / year
Annualized: $210,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-24
Employment end: 2027-09-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Francisco, CA09/17/202409/24/2024
Guidewire Software, Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$183,600 /yr

I-200-24106-887839
Reported wage: $183,600–$203,600 / year
Annualized: $183,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-22
Employment end: 2027-04-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA04/15/202404/22/2024
Alignment Healthcare, Inc,Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-24093-847126
Reported wage: $150,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-09
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Orange, CA04/02/202410/01/2024
Guidewire Software, Inc.Sr. Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$176,400 /yr

I-200-24023-660581
Reported wage: $176,400–$196,400 / year
Annualized: $176,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-30
Employment end: 2027-06-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA01/23/202406/18/2024
Fiserv Solutions, LLCSoftware Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$122,450 /yr

I-200-23242-306405
Reported wage: $122,450–$138,800 / year
Annualized: $122,450
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-07
Employment end: 2026-12-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alpharetta, GA08/30/202312/03/2023
Guidewire Software, Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$181,272 /yr

I-200-23229-271390
Reported wage: $181,272–$201,872 / year
Annualized: $181,272
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-23
Employment end: 2027-01-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA08/16/202301/29/2024
Virgin Pulse, Inc.Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$138,347.82 /yr

I-200-23219-242487
Reported wage: $138,347.82 / year
Annualized: $138,348
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-14
Employment end: 2027-01-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Burlington, MA08/07/202301/18/2024
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysideSoftware Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$141,793.6 /yr

I-200-23199-196306
Reported wage: $141,793.6 / year
Annualized: $141,794
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-25
Employment end: 2026-08-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pittsburgh, PA07/18/202308/14/2023
Guidewire Software, Inc.Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$147,410 /yr

I-200-23018-708787
Reported wage: $147,410–$170,410 / year
Annualized: $147,410
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-01-24
Employment end: 2026-04-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Tarzana, CA01/17/202304/06/2023
Guidewire Software, Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$158,080 /yr

I-200-22229-420833
Reported wage: $158,080–$195,080 / year
Annualized: $158,080
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-08-24
Employment end: 2026-01-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA08/17/202201/15/2023
Coursera Inc.Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$220,000 /yr

I-200-22173-303958
Reported wage: $220,000–$260,000 / year
Annualized: $220,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-29
Employment end: 2025-10-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mountain View, CA06/22/202210/31/2022
Charles Schwab And Company, Inc.Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-22119-120996
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-06
Employment end: 2025-05-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Austin, TX04/29/202206/01/2022
Asana, Inc.Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Filing details

$230,000 /yr

I-200-22010-819970
Reported wage: $230,000–$295,000 / year
Annualized: $230,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-01-18
Employment end: 2025-01-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Francisco, CA01/10/202201/20/2022

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.