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Staff Software QA Engineer: H-1B salaries
61 labor condition applications used the job title Staff Software QA Engineer. Median offered base salary $163,919; middle half $140,478–$171,670.
Applications (LCAs)61
Median offered salary$163,919
Middle half of salaries$140,478–$171,670
10th–90th percentile$115,215–$179,372
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 21 | $174,618 |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | 17 | $138,590 |
| Fortinet, Inc. | 7 | $152,855 |
| A10 Networks, Inc. | 4 | $125,518 |
| Gigamon, Inc. | 3 | $141,107 |
| ChargePoint, Inc. | 3 | $153,000 |
| Arlo Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $141,107 |
| Cricut, Inc. | 1 | $135,000 |
| CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC | 1 | $167,670 |
| HM Electronics, Inc. | 1 | $115,502 |
| Cohesity, Inc. | 1 | $117,894 |
| HME Hospitality and Specialty Communications, Inc. | 1 | — |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $98,509 |
| Level II (qualified) | $141,107 |
| Level III (experienced) | $138,590 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $164,050 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 16 | $144,127 |
| FY2024 | 18 | $141,107 |
| FY2025 | 21 | $169,200 |
| FY2026 | 5 | $184,000 |
Cities
- Fremont, CA17
- Santa Clara, CA13
- Sunnyvale, CA6
- San Jose, CA4
- Kirkland, WA3
- Campbell, CA3
- Lathrop, CA2
- Dublin, CA2
- Carlsbad, CA2
- Prosper, TX1
- San Diego, CA1
- Milpitas, CA1
- Leander, TX1
- Round Rock, TX1
- South Jordan, UT1
- Charlotte, NC1
- Hayward, CA1
- Lake Mary, FL1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).