Job title
Software Quality Engineer H-1B Salaries
1,488 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $90k.
Median base
$90k
Middle 50%
$77k–$107k
Filings
1,488
Top sponsor
Intel
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 | 24 | $101k |
| FY2025 | 133 | $102k |
| FY2024 | 120 | $100k |
| FY2023 | 114 | $95k |
| FY2022 | 156 | $95k |
| FY2021 | 141 | $89k |
| FY2020 | 161 | $88k |
| FY2019 | 196 | $85k |
| FY2018 | 180 | $88k |
| FY2017 | 143 | $85k |
| FY2016 | 120 | $76k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Quality Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Quality Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Quality Engineer is $90k (FY2026), from 1,488 filings. The middle 50% earn between $77k and $107k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Quality Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Quality Engineer are Intel, Servicenow, Nokia of America.
- Where are most H-1B Software Quality Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Quality Engineer roles are Santa Clara, CA, Mountain View, CA, Hillsboro, OR.
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