Staff Software Quality Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 26 certified filings
$159,978Avg. Salary
$116,085Minimum
$240,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Software Quality Engineer is $159,978 — 32% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 26 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Software Quality Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Software Quality Engineer is $159,978 based on 26 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $116,085 to $240,000.
$159,978
Average
$116,085
Minimum
$240,000
Maximum
26
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Software Quality Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceNow, Inc. | $155,085 | 19 |
Section 2
Staff Software Quality Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $176,398 | 9 |
| San Diego, CA | $145,517 | 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.