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Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

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Principal Quality Assurance Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings196All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$109,420179 eligible salary records
Employer names79Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$99,268–$130,934Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
08152330FY 2016: 25 filings16FY 2017: 17 filings17FY 2018: 27 filings18FY 2019: 24 filings19FY 2020: 18 filings20FY 2021: 24 filings21FY 2022: 21 filings22FY 2023: 6 filings23FY 2024: 11 filings24FY 2025: 16 filings25FY 2026: 7 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*7 filings$136,210 median · n=7

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 179 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer180
$108,659 median · n=165 eligible
Senior Principal Quality Assurance Engineer4
$137,935 median · n=4 eligible
Assistant Director - Principal Quality Assurance Engineer3
$108,000 median · n=3 eligible
It Principal Quality Assurance Engineer I2
$130,934 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer (15-1199.01)2
$123,498 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer (Pqae)1
$125,800 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Mts1
$100,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Kbgfjg128770-41
$167,869 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Durham, NC39
$103,792 median · n=38 eligible
Merrimack, NH16
$95,014 median · n=14 eligible
Boston, MA9
$130,000 median · n=9 eligible
Alpharetta, GA8
$119,257 median · n=8 eligible
San Francisco, CA8
$136,418 median · n=5 eligible
Austin, TX7
$110,000 median · n=6 eligible
Lakeland, FL4
$128,557 median · n=4 eligible
Los Angeles, CA4
$141,309 median · n=4 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
91.3%Certified LCAs
Certified179 91.3%
Certified - Withdrawn8 4.1%
Withdrawn7 3.6%
Denied2 1.0%

Denominator: all 196 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC35
$106,101 median · n=34 eligible
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC18
$88,061 median · n=16 eligible
Adp Technology Services, Inc.11
$120,100 median · n=11 eligible
Aci Worldwide Corp.8
$123,498 median · n=7 eligible
National Financial LLC8
$97,715 median · n=8 eligible
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.6
$130,000 median · n=5 eligible
Fmr Co Inc.6
$95,014 median · n=6 eligible
Learning Technologies Group Inc.5
$115,000 median · n=3 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$109,420Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$91,652
25th percentile$99,268
Median (50th)$109,420
75th percentile$130,934
90th percentile$148,598

n=179 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

196 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Dell Products L.P.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$136,209.6 /yr

I-200-26155-983462
Reported wage: $136,209.6 / year
Annualized: $136,210
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

El Paso, TX06/04/202610/01/2026
Publix Super Markets, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$152,126 /yr

I-200-26146-948281
Reported wage: $152,126 / year
Annualized: $152,126
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-11-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lakeland, FL05/26/202611/03/2026
World Kinect CorporationIt Principal Quality Assurance Engineer I

Filing details

$130,491.13 /yr

I-200-26145-945710
Reported wage: $130,491.13 / year
Annualized: $130,491
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-10-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Miami, FL05/25/202610/31/2026
Index Engines, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$148,990 /yr

I-200-26104-792691
Reported wage: $148,990–$165,000 / year
Annualized: $148,990
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Holmdel, NJ04/14/202610/01/2026
Adp Technology Services, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$112,362 /yr

I-200-26093-754605
Reported wage: $112,362–$273,300 / year
Annualized: $112,362
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-10
Employment end: 2029-08-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alpharetta, GA04/03/202608/27/2026
Adp Technology Services, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$124,300 /yr

I-200-26028-596985
Reported wage: $124,300–$273,300 / year
Annualized: $124,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-04
Employment end: 2029-07-25
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alpharetta, GA01/28/202607/26/2026
Aci Worldwide Corp.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$147,620.45 /yr

I-200-26007-542604
Reported wage: $147,620.45 / year
Annualized: $147,620
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-14
Employment end: 2029-07-08
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Norcross, GA01/07/202607/09/2026
Adp Technology Services, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$120,100 /yr

I-200-25239-270001
Reported wage: $120,100–$264,100 / year
Annualized: $120,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-04
Employment end: 2029-02-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alpharetta, GA08/27/202502/13/2026
Ptc Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$141,913 /yr

I-200-25196-175136
Reported wage: $141,913 / year
Annualized: $141,913
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-22
Employment end: 2028-12-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Ramon, CA07/15/202512/10/2025
World Fuel Services, Inc.It Principal Quality Assurance Engineer I

Filing details

$131,376 /yr

I-200-25185-153798
Reported wage: $131,376 / year
Annualized: $131,376
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-11
Employment end: 2028-07-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Wesley Chapel, FL07/04/202507/04/2025
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity InvestmentsPrincipal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$134,618 /yr

I-200-25176-127060
Reported wage: $134,618–$170,475 / year
Annualized: $134,618
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-02
Employment end: 2028-12-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Durham, NC06/25/202512/22/2025
Akqa, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-25176-129463
Reported wage: $130,000–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-02
Employment end: 2028-09-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Washington, DC06/25/202509/06/2025
Adp Technology Services, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$120,100 /yr

I-200-25167-096558
Reported wage: $120,100–$264,100 / year
Annualized: $120,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-24
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alpharetta, GA06/16/202510/01/2025
Open Text Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Kbgfjg128790-3

Filing details

$150,964.45 /yr

I-200-22137-180151
Reported wage: $150,964.45 / year
Annualized: $150,964
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-13
Employment end: 2025-05-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Burlington, MA05/17/202205/17/2022
Open Text Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Kbgfjg128790-6

Filing details

$157,833.93 /yr

I-200-25014-615709
Reported wage: $157,833.93 / year
Annualized: $157,834
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-13
Employment end: 2028-05-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sharon, MA01/13/202505/14/2025
Viralgains, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$149,400 /yr

I-200-25122-933294
Reported wage: $149,400 / year
Annualized: $149,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-09
Employment end: 2028-05-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Shrewsbury, MA05/02/202505/06/2025
Formfactor, Inc.Senior Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$155,750 /yr

I-200-25098-844437
Reported wage: $155,750–$204,400 / year
Annualized: $155,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-15
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Livermore, CA04/08/202510/01/2025
Adp Technology Services, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$176,134 /yr

I-200-25030-654320
Reported wage: $176,134–$303,500 / year
Annualized: $176,134
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-06
Employment end: 2028-07-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pasadena, CA01/30/202507/31/2025
Ptc Inc.Senior Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$120,120 /yr

I-200-24310-454986
Reported wage: $120,120–$160,000 / year
Annualized: $120,120
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-13
Employment end: 2028-02-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Wayne, PA11/05/202403/01/2025
Open Text Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Kbgfjg128770-4

Filing details

$167,869.08 /yr

I-200-24298-430590
Reported wage: $167,869.08 / year
Annualized: $167,869
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-31
Employment end: 2028-04-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

North Attleborough, MA10/24/202404/21/2025
Lendingclub Bank National AssociationPrincipal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-24295-422138
Reported wage: $200,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-28
Employment end: 2027-11-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Francisco, CA10/21/202411/11/2024
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-24289-406964
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-22
Employment end: 2027-12-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Jacksonville, FL10/15/202412/25/2024
James R. Glidewell Dental Ceramics, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$139,882 /yr

I-200-24281-390623
Reported wage: $139,882 / year
Annualized: $139,882
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-15
Employment end: 2027-11-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Irvine, CA10/07/202411/30/2024
Publix Super Markets, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$132,197 /yr

I-200-24226-263494
Reported wage: $132,197 / year
Annualized: $132,197
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-20
Employment end: 2027-12-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lakeland, FL08/13/202412/28/2024
Publix Super Markets, Inc.Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Filing details

$124,917 /yr

I-200-24213-234059
Reported wage: $124,917 / year
Annualized: $124,917
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-07
Employment end: 2027-12-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lakeland, FL07/31/202412/28/2024

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.