Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 15-1253 · common titles: Sa Jc60 Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers, Manager Jc50 Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers, QA Engineer, Software Test Engineer
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for software quality assurance analysts and testers is $108,680 in FY2026 so far, across 12,780 certified filings. The middle half earn $91,374 – $129,792, and pay is up 9% since FY2024.
Median
$108,680
FY2026 so far
Filings
12,780
3% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$157,863+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+9%
$99,284 → $108,680
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,300 | $106,662 |
| California | 2,280 | $138,445 |
| Georgia | 703 | $97,365 |
| North Carolina | 635 | $108,160 |
| New Jersey | 623 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 582 | $103,334 |
| Washington | 543 | $120,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 490 | $91,436 |
| Massachusetts | 447 | $119,912 |
| Florida | 444 | $101,919 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 937 | $102,086 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 308 | $143,700 |
| Capgemini America Inc | 237 | $120,000 |
| Apple Inc. | 189 | $162,500 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 173 | $114,600 |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 172 | $103,000 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 162 | $146,006 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 144 | $91,374 |
| NTT DATA Americas, Inc. | 128 | $121,332 |
| Accenture LLP | 128 | $126,800 |
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for software quality assurance analysts and testers?
The median is $108,680 across 12,780 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $91,374 to $129,792, and the top 10% earn $157,863 or more.
Which state pays H-1B software quality assurance analysts and testers the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $138,445 (2,280 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B software quality assurance analysts and testers?
Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp, with 937 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $102,086.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.