Software Quality Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 155 certified filings
$109,551Avg. Salary
$60,674Minimum
$246,021Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Quality Engineer is $109,551 — 10% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 155 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Quality Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Software Quality Engineer is $109,551 based on 155 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $60,674 to $246,021.
$109,551
Average
$60,674
Minimum
$246,021
Maximum
155
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Quality Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceNow, Inc. | $107,058 | 20 |
| Adobe Inc. | $174,383 | 7 |
| Nokia of America Corporation | $187,152 | 6 |
| Intel Corporation | $134,724 | 6 |
| Enternet Business Systems, Inc. | $94,062 | 4 |
| MSR TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC | $96,241 | 4 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | $115,120 | 4 |
| Infodat International Inc. | $85,333 | 3 |
| CALIFORNIA CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, INC. | $98,321 | 3 |
| SSN GROUP LLC | $95,437 | 3 |
| HCL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC | $92,629 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Quality Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | $177,990 | 8 |
| San Jose, CA | $166,250 | 8 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $121,459 | 12 |
| Austin, TX | $115,453 | 6 |
| San Diego, CA | $94,667 | 6 |
| Atlanta, GA | $91,480 | 7 |
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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.