Software Test Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 411 certified filings
$98,500Avg. Salary
$58,802Minimum
$235,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Test Engineer is $98,500 — 19% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 411 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Test Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Software Test Engineer is $98,500 based on 411 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $58,802 to $235,000.
$98,500
Average
$58,802
Minimum
$235,000
Maximum
411
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Test Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | $101,735 | 40 |
| Mastech Digital Technologies, Inc. | $86,768 | 26 |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | $124,229 | 18 |
| VERSA NETWORKS, INC. | $177,842 | 10 |
| Sawtest Solution Inc. | $70,612 | 9 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | $86,203 | 9 |
| General Motors | $129,181 | 7 |
| ASTIR SERVICES LLC | $78,300 | 5 |
| FOXCONN ASSEMBLY LLC | $71,750 | 4 |
| YERRALPHA LLC | $77,136 | 4 |
| Arcus Technologies | $82,650 | 4 |
| Infocons Inc | $84,958 | 4 |
| ASTIR IT SOLUTIONS, INC | $74,125 | 4 |
| Nokia of America Corporation | $163,623 | 4 |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | $91,064 | 4 |
Section 2
Software Test Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $158,280 | 24 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $157,111 | 5 |
| Warren, MI | $127,338 | 5 |
| San Jose, CA | $125,873 | 5 |
| Redmond, WA | $105,503 | 8 |
| Austin, TX | $102,585 | 20 |
| Plano, TX | $101,351 | 13 |
| Westlake, TX | $98,281 | 10 |
| Bellevue, WA | $96,893 | 6 |
| Atlanta, GA | $94,976 | 5 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $91,632 | 5 |
| Chicago, IL | $88,915 | 7 |
| Irving, TX | $87,599 | 16 |
| Frisco, TX | $85,781 | 7 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $83,667 | 12 |
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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.