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Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test: H-1B salaries
67 labor condition applications used the job title Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test. Median offered base salary $132,413; middle half $115,086–$155,000.
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $108,279 |
| Level III (experienced) | $134,236 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $143,426 |
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 | 15 | $129,522 |
| FY2024 | 19 | $136,059 |
| FY2025 | 16 | $127,878 |
| FY2026 | 15 | $139,295 |
Cities
- San Francisco, CA8
- Chicago, IL7
- Santa Clara, CA5
- Durham, NC3
- Westlake, TX3
- Seattle, WA2
- Cary, NC2
- San Diego, CA2
- Austin, TX2
- Los Angeles, CA2
- Agoura Hills, CA1
- Mundelein, IL1
- Alpharetta, GA1
- Redwood City, CA1
- Sunnyvale, CA1
- Fremont, CA1
- Philadelphia, PA1
- Morrisville, NC1
- Natick, MA1
- Mountain View, CA1
- Pfluggerville, TX1
- Frisco, TX1
- Bloomingtown, IL1
- Ridgefield, WA1
- Bothell, WA1
- Draper, UT1
- Windsor Mill, MD1
- Redmond, WA1
- The Woodlands, TX1
- Whippany, NJ1
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).