OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Quality Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsQuality Engineer insights
Total filings27,307All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$96,00022,350 eligible salary records
Employer names6,583Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$80,000–$119,297Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*2,181 filings$113,173 median · n=1,795
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 22,350 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Quality Engineer8,648
$83,000 median · n=6,547 eligible
Senior Quality Engineer2,236
$115,000 median · n=2,000 eligible
Software Quality Engineer1,723
$90,000 median · n=1,421 eligible
Supplier Quality Engineer1,076
$86,400 median · n=781 eligible
Senior Software Quality Engineer589
$112,559 median · n=532 eligible
Sr. Quality Engineer567
$105,000 median · n=435 eligible
Quality Engineer Ii558
$85,555 median · n=458 eligible
Quality Engineer Iii465
$102,721 median · n=408 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Natick, MA811
$99,944 median · n=795 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA469
$132,741 median · n=387 eligible
San Francisco, CA461
$126,786 median · n=392 eligible
Santa Clara, CA459
$135,000 median · n=421 eligible
San Diego, CA433
$106,000 median · n=353 eligible
Austin, TX409
$102,606 median · n=342 eligible
San Jose, CA403
$129,792 median · n=350 eligible
Cupertino, CA366
$144,830 median · n=329 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
90.4%Certified LCAs
Certified24,693 90.4%
Certified - Withdrawn1,822 6.7%
Withdrawn630 2.3%
Denied162 0.6%
Denominator: all 27,307 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
The Mathworks, Inc.955
$99,944 median · n=935 eligible
Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.507
$116,043 median · n=455 eligible
Intellectt, Inc.477
$82,264 median · n=76 eligible
Apple Inc.438
$144,630 median · n=400 eligible
Accenture Llp429
$109,429 median · n=417 eligible
Servicenow, Inc.428
$123,499 median · n=424 eligible
Fusion Life Sciences Technologies LLC396
$87,000 median · n=116 eligible
Medtronic, Inc.355
$96,263 median · n=306 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$96,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$68,884
25th percentile$80,000
Median (50th)$96,000
75th percentile$119,297
90th percentile$142,404
n=22,350 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
27,307 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Kbgfjg131554-11 | $117,679.56I-200-25225-239128 Reported wage: $117,679.56 / year Annualized: $117,680 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2028-12-05 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 08/13/2025 | 12/06/2025 |
| Expanse Medical, Inc. | Quality Engineering Manager | $134,493I-200-26174-041542 Reported wage: $134,493 / year Annualized: $134,493 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Pleasanton, CA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Capital One Services, LLC | Lead Software Quality Engineer | $104,728I-200-26174-041701 Reported wage: $104,728–$145,000 / year Annualized: $104,728 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-08 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 06/23/2026 | 12/09/2026 |
| Decalogue Inc. | Software Quality Engineer | $78,000I-200-26174-041758 Reported wage: $78,000 / year Annualized: $78,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Grand Rapids, MI | 06/23/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Principal Quality Engineer | $124,467I-200-26174-042364 Reported wage: $124,467–$126,000 / year Annualized: $124,467 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-11-08 Worker positions: 1 | Brooklyn Center, MN | 06/23/2026 | 11/09/2026 |
| Mann Hummel USA, Inc | Project Quality Engineer | $89,723I-200-26174-042571 Reported wage: $89,723 / year Annualized: $89,723 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-11-28 Worker positions: 1 | Portage, MI | 06/23/2026 | 11/29/2026 |
| Premier Dental Products Company | Quality Engineer | $96,408I-200-26174-043602 Reported wage: $96,408 / year Annualized: $96,408 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-11 Worker positions: 1 | Plymouth Meeting, PA | 06/23/2026 | 12/12/2026 |
| Webasto Roof Systems Inc. | Project Quality Engineer | $110,355.7I-200-26174-043965 Reported wage: $110,355.7 / year Annualized: $110,356 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-20 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 06/23/2026 | 12/21/2026 |
| Ibm Corporation | Test Manager (Quality Engineer) | $151,665.36I-200-26174-044261 Reported wage: $151,665.36 / year Annualized: $151,665 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-13 Worker positions: 1 | Tallahassee, FL | 06/23/2026 | 07/14/2026 |
| Zoox Inc. | Quality Engineer | $140,254I-200-26175-044506 Reported wage: $140,254–$175,000 / year Annualized: $140,254 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Hayward, CA | 06/23/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Dmv USA Inc. | Quality Engineer | $102,794I-200-26175-044637 Reported wage: $102,794 / year Annualized: $102,794 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-11-08 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 06/23/2026 | 11/09/2026 |
| Accenture Llp | Quality Engineering Associate Manager | $121,400I-200-26173-036511 Reported wage: $121,400 / year Annualized: $121,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-08-29 Worker positions: 1 | Philadelphia, PA | 06/22/2026 | 08/30/2026 |
| Viant Medical, LLC | Senior Quality Engineer | $140,254I-200-26173-037187 Reported wage: $140,254–$180,000 / year Annualized: $140,254 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-11-05 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 06/22/2026 | 11/06/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Supplier Quality Engineer | $140,800I-200-26173-038086 Reported wage: $140,800–$210,500 / year Annualized: $140,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/22/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC | Sr. Developer, Quality Engineering | $112,000I-200-26173-038824 Reported wage: $112,000–$122,000 / year Annualized: $112,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-28 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 06/22/2026 | 09/29/2026 |
| Te Connectivity Corporation | Manager Mqe (Manufacturing Quality Engineer) | $185,000I-200-26173-039005 Reported wage: $185,000–$195,000 / year Annualized: $185,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-11-18 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/22/2026 | 11/19/2026 |
| Intellan Technologies LLC | Software Quality Engineer | $91,374I-200-26173-039008 Reported wage: $91,374 / year Annualized: $91,374 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Little Elm, TX | 06/22/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Openai Opco, LLC | Senior Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Design | $380,000I-200-26173-039036 Reported wage: $380,000 / year Annualized: $380,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-05-11 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/22/2026 | 06/26/2026 |
| Vastek Inc | Quality Engineer Product Design | $49.08I-200-26173-039202 Reported wage: $49.08 / hour Annualized: $102,086 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Wayne, NJ | 06/22/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Grove Technical Resources Inc | Supplier Quality Engineer | $49.36I-200-26173-039328 Reported wage: $49.36 / hour Annualized: $102,669 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Billerica, MA | 06/22/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Vastek Inc | Quality Engineer | $39.59I-200-26173-039509 Reported wage: $39.59 / hour Annualized: $82,347 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Duluth, GA | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Form Factory 1, LLC | Senior Quality Engineer | $121,500I-200-26173-039847 Reported wage: $121,500 / year Annualized: $121,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-26 Worker positions: 1 | Weirton, WV | 06/22/2026 | 07/27/2026 |
| Premier Life Sciences | Quality Engineer | $52I-200-26173-039961 Reported wage: $52 / hour Annualized: $108,160 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Newark, DE | 06/22/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Stryker Corporation | Staff Software Quality Engineer | $120,349I-200-26173-039996 Reported wage: $120,349–$137,000 / year Annualized: $120,349 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-26 Worker positions: 1 | Portage, MI | 06/22/2026 | 07/27/2026 |
| American Chase LLC | Software Quality Engineer | $81,827I-200-26173-040186 Reported wage: $81,827 / year Annualized: $81,827 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Antonio, TX | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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