Job title
Software Development Test Engineer H-1B Salaries
129 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $98k.
Median base
$98k
Middle 50%
$90k–$113k
Filings
129
Top sponsor
Cisco Systems
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 3 | $153k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $110k |
| FY2024 | 17 | $107k |
| FY2023 | 29 | $98k |
| FY2022 | 21 | $102k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $86k |
| FY2020 | 17 | $97k |
| FY2019 | 15 | $91k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $93k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $110k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Development Test Engineer
Top locations for Software Development Test Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Development Test Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Development Test Engineer is $98k (FY2026), from 129 filings. The middle 50% earn between $90k and $113k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Development Test Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Development Test Engineer are Cisco Systems, Slyon Technologies, C-Vision.
- Where are most H-1B Software Development Test Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Development Test Engineer roles are Milpitas, CA, San Jose, CA, New York, NY.
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