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Software Quality Assurance Tester: H-1B salaries
110 labor condition applications used the job title Software Quality Assurance Tester. Median offered base salary $85,962; middle half $76,805–$97,001.
Applications (LCAs)110
Median offered salary$85,962
Middle half of salaries$76,805–$97,001
10th–90th percentile$71,802–$116,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $73,382 |
| Level II (qualified) | $86,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | $117,500 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $125,000 |
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 | 28 | $79,707 |
| FY2024 | 34 | $85,093 |
| FY2025 | 15 | $86,923 |
| FY2026 | 29 | $91,520 |
Cities
- Minnetonka, MN9
- Pittsburgh, PA5
- Plano, TX5
- Chantilly, VA4
- Dallas, TX4
- Irving, TX4
- Charlotte, NC3
- Louisville, KY3
- McLean, VA3
- Raleigh, NC3
- Baltimore, MD3
- Stamford, CT2
- Ann Arbor, MI2
- Raritan, NJ2
- Solon, OH2
- Atlanta, GA2
- Lewisville, TX2
- Burlington, MA2
- Chattanooga, TN2
- Frisco, TX2
- Houston, TX2
- Jacksonville, FL2
- Richardson, TX2
- Monroe, NC2
- Georgetown, TX2
- Pottstown, PA2
- Reston, VA1
- Columbia, SC1
- Des Plaines, IL1
- Pflugerville, TX1
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).