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Caterpillar Inc.

Lead Software Engineer Salary

Based on 6 verified H-1B filings from the US Department of Labor.

$146,902
Average / Year
$150,270
Median / Year
$153,317
Maximum
$125,288
Minimum
Per Hour$71
Per Month$12,242
vs National Avg+$40,905
H-1B Filings6

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How much does Caterpillar Inc. pay Lead Software Engineers?
Caterpillar Inc. pays an average of $146,902 per year for Lead Software Engineer roles based on 6 verified H-1B government filings. Salaries range from $125,288 to $153,317 depending on experience and location.
How much does Caterpillar Inc. pay per hour for Lead Software Engineer?
Based on the average annual salary of $146,902, a Lead Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. earns approximately $71 per hour assuming a standard 40-hour work week (2,080 working hours per year).
Is Caterpillar Inc. Lead Software Engineer salary above the national average?
Caterpillar Inc. pays $40,905 above the national average for similar roles. Caterpillar Inc. is among the higher paying employers for this role.
How accurate is this Caterpillar Inc. salary data?
This data is sourced from H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosures filed publicly with the US Department of Labor — legally binding government filings. They may not represent employees hired domestically without H-1B sponsorship.