SDET (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST)

H-1B Salary Data · 22 certified filings

$96,308Avg. Salary
$71,000Minimum
$129,792Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for SDET (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST) is $96,308 — 21% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 22 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for SDET (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST)?

The average H-1B salary for SDET (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST) is $96,308 based on 22 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $71,000 to $129,792.

$96,308
Average
$71,000
Minimum
$129,792
Maximum
22
Filings
Section 2

Related Roles

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Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.