OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Software Engineer, Quality
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 Engineer, Quality insights
Total filings491All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$154,601438 eligible salary records
Employer names73Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$130,000–$170,750Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*9 filings$170,234 median · n=8
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 438 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Mts 1, Software Engineer, Quality235
$158,856 median · n=218 eligible
Mts 2, Software Engineer, Quality62
$195,000 median · n=57 eligible
Software Engineer, Quality60
$117,603 median · n=53 eligible
Senior Software Engineer, Quality36
$139,181 median · n=30 eligible
Software Engineer, Quality Assurance21
$95,638 median · n=17 eligible
Software Engineer, Quality Iv12
$159,360 median · n=10 eligible
Senior Software Engineer, Quality Assurance9
$130,000 median · n=5 eligible
Software Engineer, Quality Iii6
$145,000 median · n=5 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA209
$168,042 median · n=192 eligible
San Francisco, CA63
$136,573 median · n=59 eligible
Austin, TX31
$134,080 median · n=28 eligible
San Jose, CALIFORNIA28
$164,890 median · n=28 eligible
Santa Clara, CA23
$154,669 median · n=19 eligible
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA10
$123,407 median · n=8 eligible
Lehi, UT7
$98,766 median · n=4 eligible
New York, NY7
$179,750 median · n=6 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
89.2%Certified LCAs
Certified438 89.2%
Certified - Withdrawn44 9.0%
Withdrawn8 1.6%
Denied1 0.2%
Denominator: all 491 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Ebay Inc.220
$165,000 median · n=200 eligible
Paypal, Inc.64
$160,159 median · n=62 eligible
Ancestry.Com Operations, Inc.33
$123,407 median · n=24 eligible
Netskope, Inc.29
$145,000 median · n=25 eligible
Salesforce.Com Inc.20
$117,687 median · n=20 eligible
Paypal Data Services, Inc.14
$130,000 median · n=14 eligible
Matrixcare, Inc.12
$97,445 median · n=11 eligible
Stubhub, Inc.12
$162,665 median · n=11 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$154,601Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$110,000
25th percentile$130,000
Median (50th)$154,601
75th percentile$170,750
90th percentile$190,000
n=438 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
491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard International Incorporated | Senior Software Engineer, Quality | $150,467I-200-26126-875874 Reported wage: $150,467–$221,000 / year Annualized: $150,467 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-05-09 Worker positions: 1 | Arlington, VA | 05/06/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| Ebay Inc. | Mts 2, Software Engineer, Quality | $233,159I-200-26071-698989 Reported wage: $233,159 / year Annualized: $233,159 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-19 Employment end: 2029-09-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/12/2026 | 09/11/2026 |
| Ebay Inc. | Mts 2, Software Engineer, Quality | $237,005I-200-26013-556566 Reported wage: $237,005 / year Annualized: $237,005 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-21 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 01/13/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Ebay Inc. | Mts 1, Software Engineer, Quality | $180,000I-200-25132-964170 Reported wage: $180,000 / year Annualized: $180,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-20 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/12/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Applied Predictive Technologies, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer, Quality | $132,000I-200-26008-544908 Reported wage: $132,000–$212,000 / year Annualized: $132,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-15 Employment end: 2029-01-31 Worker positions: 1 | Arlington, VA | 01/08/2026 | 02/01/2026 |
| Ebay Inc. | Mts 1, Software Engineer, Quality | $132,609I-200-25335-446337 Reported wage: $132,609 / year Annualized: $132,609 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-08 Employment end: 2029-05-30 Worker positions: 1 | Draper, UT | 12/01/2025 | 05/31/2026 |
| Matrixcare, Inc. | Software Engineer, Quality Assurance | $97,000I-200-25325-428827 Reported wage: $97,000–$112,000 / year Annualized: $97,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-01 Employment end: 2029-03-17 Worker positions: 1 | Raleigh, NC | 11/21/2025 | 03/18/2026 |
| Abridge Ai, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer, Quality | $190,000I-200-25308-372190 Reported wage: $190,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2028-11-16 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 11/04/2025 | 11/17/2025 |
| Abridge Ai, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer, Quality | $190,000I-200-25273-346932 Reported wage: $190,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-07 Employment end: 2028-10-12 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 09/30/2025 | 10/13/2025 |
| Matrixcare, Inc. | Software Engineer, Quality Assurance | $122,000I-200-25209-204015 Reported wage: $122,000–$137,000 / year Annualized: $122,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-04 Employment end: 2028-12-28 Worker positions: 1 | Bloomington, MN | 07/28/2025 | 12/29/2025 |
| Matrixcare, Inc. | Software Engineer, Quality Assurance | $98,000I-200-25176-127064 Reported wage: $98,000–$113,000 / year Annualized: $98,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-02 Employment end: 2028-10-02 Worker positions: 1 | Fuquay Varina, NC | 06/25/2025 | 10/03/2025 |
| Paypal, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer, Quality | $200,000I-200-25174-121569 Reported wage: $200,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-30 Employment end: 2028-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/23/2025 | 06/30/2025 |
| Paypal, Inc. | Software Engineer, Quality (Android) | $210,000I-200-25164-089578 Reported wage: $210,000 / year Annualized: $210,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-23 Employment end: 2028-06-22 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/13/2025 | 06/23/2025 |
| Netskope, Inc. | Software Engineer, Quality | $133,432I-200-25097-839742 Reported wage: $133,432–$170,000 / year Annualized: $133,432 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-14 Employment end: 2028-08-01 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 04/07/2025 | 08/02/2025 |
| Benchling, Inc. | Software Engineer, Quality | $170,000I-200-25091-820391 Reported wage: $170,000–$200,000 / year Annualized: $170,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-08 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 04/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Ebay Inc. | Mts 2, Software Engineer, Quality | $163,192I-200-25066-756193 Reported wage: $163,192 / year Annualized: $163,192 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-14 Employment end: 2028-08-25 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 03/07/2025 | 08/26/2025 |
| Paypal, Inc. | Mts 2, Software Engineer, Quality | $220,000I-200-25049-702735 Reported wage: $220,000 / year Annualized: $220,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-25 Employment end: 2028-03-02 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 02/18/2025 | 03/03/2025 |
| Bill Me Later, Inc. | Mts 1, Software Engineer, Quality | $130,000I-200-25028-648552 Reported wage: $130,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-04 Employment end: 2028-02-09 Worker positions: 1 | Ellicott City, MD | 01/28/2025 | 02/10/2025 |
| Ebay Inc. | Mts 1, Software Engineer, Quality | $180,454I-200-25009-606442 Reported wage: $180,454 / year Annualized: $180,454 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-16 Employment end: 2028-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 01/09/2025 | 06/01/2025 |
| Paypal, Inc. | Mts 2, Software Engineer, Quality | $190,732I-200-24257-337158 Reported wage: $190,732 / year Annualized: $190,732 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-09-20 Employment end: 2028-03-07 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 09/13/2024 | 03/08/2025 |
| Paypal, Inc. | Mts 2, Software Engineer, Quality | $190,732I-200-24257-338044 Reported wage: $190,732 / year Annualized: $190,732 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-09-20 Employment end: 2027-09-26 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 09/13/2024 | 09/27/2024 |
| Sessionm, Inc. | Software Engineer, Quality | $122,970I-200-24222-256894 Reported wage: $122,970–$169,000 / year Annualized: $122,970 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-16 Employment end: 2027-12-19 Worker positions: 1 | Nashua, NH | 08/09/2024 | 12/20/2024 |
| Matrixcare, Inc. | Software Engineer, Quality Assurance | $95,000I-200-24199-202356 Reported wage: $95,000–$110,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-24 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Raleigh, NC | 07/17/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Ontario Systems, LLC | Software Engineer, Quality | $65,000I-200-24151-052212 Reported wage: $65,000–$75,000 / year Annualized: $65,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-06 Employment end: 2027-09-02 Worker positions: 1 | Muncie, IN | 05/30/2024 | 09/03/2024 |
| Paypal, Inc. | Mts 1, Software Engineer, Quality | $189,444.47I-200-24131-982097 Reported wage: $189,444.47 / year Annualized: $189,444 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-17 Employment end: 2027-11-08 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/10/2024 | 11/09/2024 |
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