27 companies filed H-1B applications for Tech Lead Software Engineer roles (FY2026), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Airlines Co. | 28 | $142,605 |
| 2 | FREEDOM MORTGAGE | 7 | $130,545 |
| 3 | Experian Information Solutions Inc. | 5 | $164,354 |
| 4 | COPART, INC. | 5 | $133,682 |
| 5 | BYTEDANCE INC. | 3 | $332,000 |
| 6 | Safeway Inc. | 3 | $168,299 |
| 7 | SHORETEL, INC. | 3 | $120,904 |
| 8 | THOMSON REUTERS MARKETS LLC | 2 | $125,981 |
| 9 | Cardinal Health | 2 | $129,162 |
| 10 | TIKTOK INC. | 2 | $318,000 |
| 11 | ArisGlobal LLC | 2 | $120,513 |
| 12 | Skipify, Inc. | 1 | $190,486 |
| 13 | TT Commerce & Global Services LLC | 1 | $320,000 |
| 14 | TuSimple, Inc. | 1 | $111,322 |
| 15 | TWILIO | 1 | $156,595 |
| 16 | AISERA, INC. | 1 | $199,534 |
| 17 | VERIZON CONNECT FLEET USA LLC | 1 | $114,490 |
| 18 | AMPCUS, Inc. | 1 | $140,000 |
| 19 | Eliassen Group, LLC | 1 | $85,900 |
| 20 | GD INFOTEK LLC | 1 | $123,756 |
| 21 | IMAGINIX, INC. | 1 | $168,000 |
| 22 | JNIT TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1 | $111,176 |
| 23 | KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, INC. | 1 | $124,134 |
| 24 | META PLATFORMS, INC. | 1 | $250,000 |
| 25 | M&T Bank | 1 | $108,493 |
| State | H-1B filings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 40 |
| California | 16 |
| Florida | 5 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
Counts are H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, whatever their outcome (certified, denied or withdrawn). Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.