OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Software Development Test 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 recordsSoftware Development Test Engineer insights
Total filings201All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$100,600175 eligible salary records
Employer names97Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$90,000–$128,107Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*17 filings$129,792 median · n=16
*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 · 175 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Software Development Test Engineer146
$99,185 median · n=130 eligible
Senior Software Development Test Engineer15
$112,000 median · n=13 eligible
Software Development Test Engineer (Sdet)12
$93,500 median · n=10 eligible
Software Development Test Engineering Technical Leader3
$136,300 median · n=3 eligible
Api Tester Sdet (Software Development Test Engineer)2
$85,176 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Software Development Test Engineer2
$120,750 median · n=2 eligible
Sdet Software Development Test Engineer2
— median · n=0 eligible
Software Development Test Engineer Ii2
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA19
$140,000 median · n=17 eligible
Austin, TX16
$112,000 median · n=14 eligible
Milpitas, CA14
$158,327 median · n=14 eligible
New York, NY6
$100,402 median · n=6 eligible
Houston, TX5
$102,000 median · n=3 eligible
Irving, TX5
$97,261 median · n=5 eligible
Miami, FL5
$102,000 median · n=5 eligible
Alpharetta, GA4
$95,500 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
94.0%Certified LCAs
Certified189 94.0%
Certified - Withdrawn9 4.5%
Withdrawn3 1.5%
Denominator: all 201 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Cisco Systems, Inc.51
$133,432 median · n=51 eligible
Slyon Technologies LLC9
$96,500 median · n=9 eligible
Amensys Inc6
$84,240 median · n=6 eligible
C-Vision, Inc.5
$99,736 median · n=5 eligible
Msrcosmos LLC5
$103,000 median · n=5 eligible
Texperts, Inc.4
— median · n=0 eligible
Usm Business Systems, Inc.4
$90,000 median · n=3 eligible
Vrn Technologies LLC4
$90,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$100,600Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$80,246
25th percentile$90,000
Median (50th)$100,600
75th percentile$128,107
90th percentile$149,531
n=175 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
201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity Tech Inc | Software Development Test Engineer | $42.75I-200-26155-979733 Reported wage: $42.75–$50 / hour Annualized: $88,920 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-06-13 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 06/04/2026 | 06/14/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $165,000I-200-26155-984053 Reported wage: $165,000–$277,600 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/04/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| U-Haul International, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $86,611I-200-26139-926808 Reported wage: $86,611–$104,976 / year Annualized: $86,611 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Phoenix, AZ | 05/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Asha Tek LLC | Software Development Test Engineer | $104,458I-200-26134-908823 Reported wage: $104,458 / year Annualized: $104,458 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Scottsdale, AZ | 05/14/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $165,000I-200-26131-894567 Reported wage: $165,000–$277,600 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 5 | San Jose, CA | 05/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | Lead Software Development Test Engineer | $125,000I-200-26126-877818 Reported wage: $125,000 / year Annualized: $125,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-05-14 Worker positions: 1 | Coppell, TX | 05/06/2026 | 05/15/2026 |
| Randstad Digital, LLC | Software Development Test Engineer | $133,537I-200-26121-858738 Reported wage: $133,537 / year Annualized: $133,537 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Harrisburg, NC | 05/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Cloudscape, LLC | Software Development Test Engineer | $75,526I-200-26089-739795 Reported wage: $75,526 / year Annualized: $75,526 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-06 Employment end: 2029-04-14 Worker positions: 1 | Overland Park, KS | 03/30/2026 | 04/15/2026 |
| Hitachi Vantara LLC | Software Development Test Engineer - Senior | $129,792I-200-26048-644352 Reported wage: $129,792–$133,564 / year Annualized: $129,792 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-24 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Newark, CA | 02/17/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $137,000I-200-26041-632005 Reported wage: $137,000–$230,500 / year Annualized: $137,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-18 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 25 | Research Triangle Park, NC | 02/10/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $129,792I-200-26036-622540 Reported wage: $129,792–$200,100 / year Annualized: $129,792 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-12 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 02/05/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Msrcosmos LLC | Software Development Test Engineer (Sdet) | $109,000I-200-26008-543720 Reported wage: $109,000 / year Annualized: $109,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-15 Employment end: 2029-01-11 Worker positions: 1 | Issaquah, WA | 01/08/2026 | 01/12/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $165,422I-200-25365-519901 Reported wage: $165,422–$277,600 / year Annualized: $165,422 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-08 Employment end: 2029-01-04 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 12/31/2025 | 01/05/2026 |
| C-Vision Inc | Software Development Test Engineer | $102,086I-200-25363-513594 Reported wage: $102,086 / year Annualized: $102,086 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-06 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Brooklyn, NY | 12/29/2025 | 06/30/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $152,500I-200-25342-465330 Reported wage: $152,500–$252,000 / year Annualized: $152,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-15 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 12/08/2025 | 06/01/2026 |
| Dhanu Global Enterprises, Incorporation | Software Development Test Engineer | $79,768I-200-25312-390960 Reported wage: $79,768 / year Annualized: $79,768 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-17 Employment end: 2028-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Omaha, NE | 11/08/2025 | 12/01/2025 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $165,422I-200-25309-378364 Reported wage: $165,422–$277,600 / year Annualized: $165,422 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 11/05/2025 | 04/01/2026 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Of Cincinnati | Senior Software Development Test Engineer | $139,027I-200-25238-268707 Reported wage: $139,027 / year Annualized: $139,027 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-03 Employment end: 2029-02-19 Worker positions: 1 | Cincinnati, OH | 08/26/2025 | 02/20/2026 |
| U.S. Electronics, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $48I-200-25227-246326 Reported wage: $48 / hour Annualized: $99,840 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-22 Employment end: 2028-08-24 Worker positions: 1 | Bloomington, IL | 08/15/2025 | 08/25/2025 |
| U-Haul International, Inc | Software Development Test Engineer | $76,898.76I-200-25206-201030 Reported wage: $76,898.76 / year Annualized: $76,899 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-01 Employment end: 2028-07-13 Worker positions: 1 | Georgetown, TX | 07/25/2025 | 07/25/2025 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $130,400I-200-25199-186767 Reported wage: $130,400–$206,500 / year Annualized: $130,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-25 Employment end: 2029-01-15 Worker positions: 5 | Boston, MA | 07/18/2025 | 01/16/2026 |
| U-Haul International, Inc | Software Development Test Engineer | $76,898.76I-200-25163-086956 Reported wage: $76,898.76 / year Annualized: $76,899 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-20 Employment end: 2028-07-13 Worker positions: 1 | Pflugerville, TX | 06/12/2025 | 07/14/2025 |
| Elint Pro Solutions LLC | Software Development Test Engineer | $86,923I-200-25139-989686 Reported wage: $86,923–$87,360 / year Annualized: $86,923 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-27 Employment end: 2028-06-01 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 05/19/2025 | 06/02/2025 |
| Kajeet Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $125,000I-200-25127-949975 Reported wage: $125,000 / year Annualized: $125,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-14 Employment end: 2028-04-14 Worker positions: 1 | Mclean, VA | 05/07/2025 | 05/15/2025 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Software Development Test Engineer | $133,432I-200-25029-652408 Reported wage: $133,432–$191,500 / year Annualized: $133,432 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-05 Employment end: 2028-07-14 Worker positions: 15 | San Jose, CA | 01/29/2025 | 07/15/2025 |
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