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Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester: H-1B salaries
320 labor condition applications used the job title Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester. Median offered base salary $97,375; middle half $84,625–$104,000.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 209 | $99,550 |
| Apple Inc. | 23 | $138,590 |
| Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | 19 | $82,202 |
| Maveric NXT Inc. | 13 | $89,956 |
| Tata Elxsi Limited | 12 | $85,530 |
| Comtec Consultants, Inc. | 7 | $82,500 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | 4 | $89,776 |
| Commitpoint Inc | 4 | $103,418 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | 3 | $116,100 |
| FPT USA Corporation | 3 | $91,350 |
| Vejars Technologies Inc | 3 | $90,000 |
| Yashco Systems, Inc. | 2 | $86,320 |
| Bot Technologies LLC | 2 | $81,328 |
| Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited | 1 | $123,652 |
| Q9 Software LLC | 1 | $86,620 |
| Ingenious Heads LLC | 1 | $75,000 |
| Tejetus Corporation | 1 | $66,000 |
| 3k Technologies LLC | 1 | $75,296 |
| Information Technology and Management Consulting, Inc. | 1 | $118,518 |
| ABD Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $85,000 |
| Nobl Q, LLC | 1 | $70,265 |
| Enterprise Solutions Consulting, LLC | 1 | $92,000 |
| Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd. | 1 | $71,000 |
| Excel Associates LLC | 1 | $80,371 |
| Vedainfo, Inc. | 1 | $93,018 |
| QualiTau, Inc. | 1 | $110,600 |
| Indus Business Solutions Inc. | 1 | $72,000 |
| Sar Tech LLC | 1 | $86,923 |
| My Office Apps, Inc. | 1 | $52,395 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $71,132 |
| Level II (qualified) | $97,178 |
| Level III (experienced) | $106,301 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $144,400 |
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 | 139 | $97,200 |
| FY2024 | 80 | $97,028 |
| FY2025 | 61 | $104,000 |
| FY2026 | 26 | $97,150 |
Cities
- Westlake, TX28
- Durham, NC15
- Irving, TX15
- Philadelphia, PA14
- Cupertino, CA13
- Jacksonville, FL10
- Austin, TX7
- Dearborn, MI7
- Alpharetta, GA6
- Phoenix, AZ6
- Maryland Heights, MO5
- Richmond, VA5
- San Diego, CA5
- New York, NY5
- Newton, MA5
- Bethpage, NY4
- Greenwood Village, CO4
- Plano, TX4
- St. Louis, MO3
- Columbus, OH3
- Johnston, RI3
- Fremont, CA3
- Hartford, CT3
- Chicago, IL3
- Leander, TX3
- Cumming, GA3
- Bellevue, WA3
- Atlanta, GA3
- Baton Rouge, LA3
- Washington, DC3
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).