OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Software Lead
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 recordsSoftware Lead insights
Total filings215All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$121,163188 eligible salary records
Employer names120Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$95,308–$140,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*18 filings$148,223 median · n=14
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 188 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Software Lead62
$114,716 median · n=56 eligible
Software Lead Engineer22
$133,984 median · n=21 eligible
Software Lead Developer18
$102,000 median · n=15 eligible
Senior Software Lead9
$129,828 median · n=8 eligible
Software Lead - Engineering9
$132,500 median · n=8 eligible
Robotics Software Lead5
$180,000 median · n=4 eligible
Software Lead Developer - Applications5
$95,340 median · n=4 eligible
Engineer Software Lead4
$108,800 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Clark, NJ26
$131,750 median · n=24 eligible
Dallas, TX17
$105,452 median · n=14 eligible
Chandler, AZ6
$86,632 median · n=6 eligible
Alpharetta, GA5
$122,433 median · n=5 eligible
Chicago, IL5
$135,000 median · n=4 eligible
Santa Clara, CA5
$150,000 median · n=5 eligible
Cincinnati, OH4
$95,000 median · n=4 eligible
Edison, NJ4
$115,263 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
93.0%Certified LCAs
Certified200 93.0%
Certified - Withdrawn13 6.0%
Withdrawn2 0.9%
Denominator: all 215 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Nb Ventures, Inc.29
$130,000 median · n=27 eligible
Slk America Inc.13
$74,630 median · n=13 eligible
Intergraph Corporation9
$124,490 median · n=9 eligible
I2 Infotech, LLC7
$95,000 median · n=5 eligible
Bnb Tech Source Inc6
$86,632 median · n=6 eligible
Infostretch Corporation6
$127,500 median · n=6 eligible
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.5
$149,781 median · n=5 eligible
Americloud Solutions, Inc.4
$97,008 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$121,163Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$85,823
25th percentile$95,308
Median (50th)$121,163
75th percentile$140,000
90th percentile$155,599
n=188 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
215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intergraph Corporation | Software Lead | $143,440I-200-26168-025822 Reported wage: $143,440 / year Annualized: $143,440 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-11-22 Worker positions: 1 | Northlake, TX | 06/17/2026 | 11/23/2026 |
| Usi Insurance Services LLC | Software Lead Architect | $153,005I-200-26167-021554 Reported wage: $153,005 / year Annualized: $153,005 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-08-30 Worker positions: 1 | East Windsor, NJ | 06/16/2026 | 08/31/2026 |
| Joby Aero, Inc. | Actuator Test Software Lead | $241,272I-200-26160-994575 Reported wage: $241,272 / year Annualized: $241,272 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Cruz, CA | 06/09/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| I2 Infotech LLC | Software Lead Developer – Applications | $99,000I-200-23158-085323 Reported wage: $99,000 / year Annualized: $99,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-14 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 06/07/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| I2 Infotech LLC | Software Lead Developer | $83,000I-200-23283-420024 Reported wage: $83,000 / year Annualized: $83,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-14 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 10/09/2023 | 11/01/2023 |
| Sunny Benefits Inc. | Software Lead Engineer | $120,000I-200-26139-928060 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Aubrey, TX | 05/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Hanon Systems USA LLC | Software Lead Engineer | $138,486I-200-26124-864162 Reported wage: $138,486–$150,000 / year Annualized: $138,486 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-07-11 Worker positions: 1 | Novi, MI | 05/04/2026 | 07/12/2026 |
| Zimmer, Inc. | Software Lead Engineer | $140,595I-200-26110-811681 Reported wage: $140,595 / year Annualized: $140,595 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hofman Estates, IL | 04/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Clarion Corporation Of America | Software Leader | $130,416I-200-26106-802295 Reported wage: $130,416 / year Annualized: $130,416 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Northville, MI | 04/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Allstate Insurance Company | Product Engineer/Software Lead | $162,418.29I-200-26058-668727 Reported wage: $162,418.29 / year Annualized: $162,418 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-06 Employment end: 2029-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 02/27/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
| Pi Square Technologies LLC | Technical Software Lead | $80,000I-200-24262-347746 Reported wage: $80,000–$87,000 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-16 Employment end: 2027-08-30 Worker positions: 1 | Spartanburg, SC | 09/18/2024 | 09/30/2024 |
| Hanon Systems USA LLC | Software Lead Engineer | $125,000I-200-26022-582560 Reported wage: $125,000–$135,000 / year Annualized: $125,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-07-11 Worker positions: 1 | Novi, MI | 01/22/2026 | 07/12/2026 |
| Quasistatics Inc. | Embedded Software Lead | $200,000I-200-25325-429712 Reported wage: $200,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-01 Employment end: 2028-12-07 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 11/21/2025 | 12/08/2025 |
| Nb Ventures, Inc. | Software Lead - Engineering | $165,000I-200-25321-415130 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-24 Employment end: 2029-05-16 Worker positions: 1 | Clark, NJ | 11/17/2025 | 05/17/2026 |
| Quasistatics Inc. | Embedded Software Lead – Wearables & Iot | $165,000I-200-25323-422412 Reported wage: $165,000–$200,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-21 Employment end: 2028-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 11/19/2025 | 01/01/2026 |
| Gentherm Incorporated | Software Lead Engineer | $164,342.4I-200-25308-370959 Reported wage: $164,342.4 / year Annualized: $164,342 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2029-04-24 Worker positions: 1 | Novi, MI | 11/04/2025 | 04/25/2026 |
| Intergraph Corporation | Software Lead | $122,432.96I-200-25273-345123 Reported wage: $122,432.96 / year Annualized: $122,433 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-07 Employment end: 2029-03-19 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 09/30/2025 | 03/20/2026 |
| Nb Ventures, Inc. | Software Lead - Engineering | $180,000I-200-25272-343026 Reported wage: $180,000 / year Annualized: $180,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-06 Employment end: 2029-03-11 Worker positions: 1 | Clark, NJ | 09/29/2025 | 03/12/2026 |
| Candorsoft Technologies LLC | Sr. Software Lead Engineer | $118,851I-200-25254-301152 Reported wage: $118,851 / year Annualized: $118,851 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-17 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Phoenix, AZ | 09/10/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Intergraph Corporation | Senior Software Lead | $134,894.03I-200-25239-270022 Reported wage: $134,894.03 / year Annualized: $134,894 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-04 Employment end: 2029-02-21 Worker positions: 1 | Madison, AL | 08/27/2025 | 02/22/2026 |
| Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. | Engr, It Software Lead | $156,998I-200-25225-240867 Reported wage: $156,998–$177,823 / year Annualized: $156,998 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-20 Employment end: 2028-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 08/13/2025 | 01/01/2026 |
| Zf Active Safety Us Inc. | Software Lead Engineer | $133,984I-200-25217-221290 Reported wage: $133,984 / year Annualized: $133,984 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-12 Employment end: 2028-10-22 Worker positions: 1 | Livonia, MI | 08/05/2025 | 10/23/2025 |
| Iris Software, Inc | Software Lead Developer | $140,000I-200-25212-212347 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-07 Employment end: 2028-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | Tega Cay, SC | 07/31/2025 | 01/01/2026 |
| Siri Consultancy Services, Inc. | Software Lead System Architect | $114,760I-200-25205-196653 Reported wage: $114,760 / year Annualized: $114,760 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-31 Employment end: 2028-07-23 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 07/24/2025 | 07/24/2025 |
| Zf Active Safety Us Inc. | Software Lead Engineer | $133,984I-200-25197-177516 Reported wage: $133,984 / year Annualized: $133,984 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-22 Employment end: 2028-10-22 Worker positions: 1 | Livonia, MI | 07/15/2025 | 10/23/2025 |
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