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Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Tester insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings5,325All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$97,2615,220 eligible salary records
Employer names123Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$84,178–$110,198Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
05211k2k2kFY 2018: 1 filings18FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 37 filings22FY 2023: 706 filings23FY 2024: 1,708 filings24FY 2025: 1,859 filings25FY 2026: 1,012 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*1,012 filings$101,213 median · n=993

*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
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 5,220 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
Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers2,351
$85,051 median · n=2,333 eligible
Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers2,048
$105,706 median · n=2,030 eligible
Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers398
$92,405 median · n=348 eligible
Sr Mgr Jc45-Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers363
$124,883 median · n=361 eligible
Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Tester138
$82,181 median · n=121 eligible
Ad Jc40 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers20
$123,760 median · n=20 eligible
Automated Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers2
$90,000 median · n=2 eligible
15-1253.00-Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers1
$125,899 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
Charlotte, NC242
$94,682 median · n=238 eligible
Hartford, CT237
$81,848 median · n=235 eligible
Plano, TX198
$91,374 median · n=196 eligible
Irving, TX177
$97,261 median · n=175 eligible
Chicago, IL102
$98,842 median · n=99 eligible
New York, NY100
$115,750 median · n=94 eligible
Alpharetta, GA72
$97,365 median · n=72 eligible
Austin, TX67
$95,701 median · n=67 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
98.6%Certified LCAs
Certified5,250 98.6%
Withdrawn47 0.9%
Certified - Withdrawn20 0.4%
Denied8 0.2%

Denominator: all 5,325 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp4,755
$98,384 median · n=4,719 eligible
Ltimindtree Limited270
$96,360 median · n=261 eligible
Htc Global Services Inc.61
$74,610 median · n=54 eligible
Apple Inc.11
$164,050 median · n=11 eligible
Compunnel Software Group, Inc11
$95,000 median · n=11 eligible
Tata Elxsi Limited11
$80,475 median · n=11 eligible
Accenture Llp10
$83,958 median · n=10 eligible
Cognizant Trizetto Software Group, Inc.10
$104,728 median · n=8 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
$97,261Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$76,482
25th percentile$84,178
Median (50th)$97,261
75th percentile$110,198
90th percentile$125,528

n=5,220 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

5,325 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
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$102,669 /yr

I-200-26174-041070
Reported wage: $102,669 / year
Annualized: $102,669
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-30
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Charlotte, NC06/23/202607/01/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$105,602 /yr

I-200-26173-036705
Reported wage: $105,602 / year
Annualized: $105,602
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-06-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Downingtown, PA06/22/202606/30/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$105,602 /yr

I-200-26173-036708
Reported wage: $105,602 / year
Annualized: $105,602
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-06-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Philadelphia, PA06/22/202606/30/2026
Ltimindtree LimitedSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts And Tester

Filing details

$96,117 /yr

I-200-26173-037106
Reported wage: $96,117–$96,118 / year
Annualized: $96,117
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Englewood, CO06/22/202606/22/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$80,122 /yr

I-200-26169-028138
Reported wage: $80,122 / year
Annualized: $80,122
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Rochester, NY06/18/202609/20/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$80,122 /yr

I-200-26169-028139
Reported wage: $80,122 / year
Annualized: $80,122
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Rochester, NY06/18/202609/20/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$108,971 /yr

I-200-26169-028151
Reported wage: $108,971 / year
Annualized: $108,971
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA06/18/202606/26/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$104,728 /yr

I-200-26169-028155
Reported wage: $104,728 / year
Annualized: $104,728
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL06/18/202606/26/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$125,528 /yr

I-200-26169-028248
Reported wage: $125,528 / year
Annualized: $125,528
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-11-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Jersey City, NJ06/18/202611/10/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$87,360 /yr

I-200-26169-028249
Reported wage: $87,360 / year
Annualized: $87,360
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-09-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Exton, PA06/18/202609/17/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSr Mgr Jc45-Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$150,467 /yr

I-200-26169-028256
Reported wage: $150,467 / year
Annualized: $150,467
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-12-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Gainesville, VA06/18/202612/10/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSr Mgr Jc45-Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$150,467 /yr

I-200-26169-028257
Reported wage: $150,467 / year
Annualized: $150,467
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-12-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Mclean, VA06/18/202612/10/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$84,178 /yr

I-200-26170-033198
Reported wage: $84,178 / year
Annualized: $84,178
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Hartford, CT06/19/202606/27/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$84,178 /yr

I-200-26170-033199
Reported wage: $84,178 / year
Annualized: $84,178
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Manchester, CT06/19/202606/27/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$112,216 /yr

I-200-26170-033203
Reported wage: $112,216 / year
Annualized: $112,216
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Cary, NC06/19/202606/27/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$73,237 /yr

I-200-26168-023333
Reported wage: $73,237 / year
Annualized: $73,237
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Louisville, KY06/17/202609/20/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$73,237 /yr

I-200-26168-023349
Reported wage: $73,237 / year
Annualized: $73,237
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Louisville, KY06/17/202609/20/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$88,088 /yr

I-200-26168-023391
Reported wage: $88,088 / year
Annualized: $88,088
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-06-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Des Plaines, IL06/17/202606/25/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-26168-023396
Reported wage: $60,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-06-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Tulsa, OK06/17/202606/25/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$128,461 /yr

I-200-26168-023400
Reported wage: $128,461 / year
Annualized: $128,461
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-12-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Ashburn, VA06/17/202612/15/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$128,461 /yr

I-200-26168-023419
Reported wage: $128,461 / year
Annualized: $128,461
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-12-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Tysons, VA06/17/202612/15/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$82,347 /yr

I-200-26168-023570
Reported wage: $82,347 / year
Annualized: $82,347
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-12-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Atlanta, GA06/17/202612/15/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$82,347 /yr

I-200-26168-023572
Reported wage: $82,347 / year
Annualized: $82,347
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-12-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Cumming, GA06/17/202612/15/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpMgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$93,454 /yr

I-200-26168-023584
Reported wage: $93,454 / year
Annualized: $93,454
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-06-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Gallatin, TN06/17/202606/25/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers

Filing details

$86,611 /yr

I-200-26168-023587
Reported wage: $86,611 / year
Annualized: $86,611
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Phoenix, AZ06/17/202609/20/2026

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.