Software Development Engineer - Test
H-1B Salary Data · 250 certified filings
$172,618Avg. Salary
$87,672Minimum
$254,900Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Test is $172,618 — 42% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 250 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Test?
The average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Test is $172,618 based on 250 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $87,672 to $254,900.
$172,618
Average
$87,672
Minimum
$254,900
Maximum
250
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Development Engineer - Test
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $173,586 | 243 |
| APPLE PAYMENTS SERVICES LLC | $148,467 | 4 |
Section 2
Software Development Engineer - Test Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $186,095 | 98 |
| Seattle, WA | $179,088 | 8 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $175,309 | 48 |
| San Diego, CA | $159,760 | 64 |
| Austin, TX | $147,303 | 22 |
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Senior Engineer - Guidewire ($149,420)
Software Development Engineering - Advisor Ii ($146,961)
Engineer- Development II ($109,543)
Principal Cloud Engineer ($148,170)
Section 3
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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.