Staff Software QA Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 21 certified filings
$165,706Avg. Salary
$115,502Minimum
$190,550Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Software QA Engineer is $165,706 — 36% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 21 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Software QA Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Software QA Engineer is $165,706 based on 21 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $115,502 to $190,550.
$165,706
Average
$115,502
Minimum
$190,550
Maximum
21
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Software QA Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | $175,638 | 15 |
Section 2
Staff Software QA Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | $174,489 | 11 |
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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.