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Staff Software Engineer In Test

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Staff Software Engineer In Test insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings58All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$156,99855 eligible salary records
Employer names30Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$140,725–$176,589Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
035810FY 2017: 3 filings17FY 2018: 4 filings18FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2021: 7 filings21FY 2022: 9 filings22FY 2023: 8 filings23FY 2024: 9 filings24FY 2025: 9 filings25FY 2026: 5 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*5 filings$165,600 median · n=5

*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
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 55 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
Staff Software Engineer In Test46
$155,999 median · n=44 eligible
Senior Staff Software Engineer In Test7
$160,000 median · n=7 eligible
Staff Software Engineer In Test - Platform2
$142,938 median · n=1 eligible
Staff Software Engineer In Test (Sdet)1
$160,000 median · n=1 eligible
Staff Software Engineer In Test (F/K/A Staff Qa Engineer)1
$124,827 median · n=1 eligible
Staff Software Engineer In Test, Data1
$139,922 median · n=1 eligible

Top 6 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
Santa Clara, CA13
$151,346 median · n=13 eligible
San Francisco, CA11
$164,958 median · n=10 eligible
San Jose, CA4
$161,469 median · n=4 eligible
San Diego, CA3
$170,000 median · n=3 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA3
$165,600 median · n=3 eligible
Foster City, CA2
$147,916 median · n=2 eligible
Fremont, CA2
$167,710 median · n=2 eligible
Seattle, WA2
$173,500 median · n=2 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
94.8%Certified LCAs
Certified55 94.8%
Certified - Withdrawn3 5.2%

Denominator: all 58 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Okta, Inc.13
$150,999 median · n=12 eligible
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.9
$141,107 median · n=9 eligible
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC5
$178,478 median · n=5 eligible
Brightcove Inc.3
$139,922 median · n=3 eligible
Guardant Health, Inc.3
$141,107 median · n=1 eligible
Move, Inc2
$157,500 median · n=2 eligible
Myvest Corporation2
$168,527 median · n=2 eligible
Nio Usa Inc.2
$200,000 median · n=2 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
$156,998Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$130,358
25th percentile$140,725
Median (50th)$156,998
75th percentile$176,589
90th percentile$195,820

n=55 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

58 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
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Senior Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$157,632 /yr

I-200-26167-017916
Reported wage: $157,632–$204,500 / year
Annualized: $157,632
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-23
Employment end: 2029-11-17
Worker positions: 25

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

Santa Clara, CA06/15/202611/18/2026
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$197,739 /yr

I-200-26128-889834
Reported wage: $197,739–$267,900 / year
Annualized: $197,739
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA05/08/202610/01/2026
Mercury Insurance Services, LLCStaff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$165,705 /yr

I-200-26020-571756
Reported wage: $165,705–$223,024 / year
Annualized: $165,705
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-27
Employment end: 2029-01-28
Worker positions: 1

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

San Ramon, CA01/20/202601/29/2026
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$165,600 /yr

I-200-25307-358951
Reported wage: $165,600–$227,400 / year
Annualized: $165,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-14
Employment end: 2029-04-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA11/03/202504/10/2026
Okta, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$156,998 /yr

I-200-25268-334637
Reported wage: $156,998–$171,895.16 / year
Annualized: $156,998
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-04
Employment end: 2029-03-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Mckinney, TX09/25/202503/27/2026
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCStaff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$208,200 /yr

I-200-25265-324281
Reported wage: $208,200–$312,400 / year
Annualized: $208,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-29
Employment end: 2029-03-20
Worker positions: 1

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

San Mateo, CA09/22/202503/21/2026
Prosper Marketplace, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$161,637 /yr

I-200-25241-278110
Reported wage: $161,637–$196,445 / year
Annualized: $161,637
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-08
Employment end: 2029-02-09
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA08/29/202502/10/2026
Visa Technology & Operations LLCStaff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$145,842 /yr

I-200-25205-199266
Reported wage: $145,842–$221,400 / year
Annualized: $145,842
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-31
Employment end: 2028-10-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Foster City, CA07/24/202511/01/2025
Myvest CorporationStaff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$182,053.2 /yr

I-200-25104-862119
Reported wage: $182,053.2 / year
Annualized: $182,053
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-21
Employment end: 2028-04-27
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA04/14/202504/28/2025
Okta, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$162,767 /yr

I-200-25084-801560
Reported wage: $162,767–$194,670 / year
Annualized: $162,767
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-01
Employment end: 2028-09-02
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA03/25/202509/03/2025
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Senior Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$181,536 /yr

I-200-25023-636067
Reported wage: $181,536–$204,500 / year
Annualized: $181,536
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-29
Employment end: 2028-06-20
Worker positions: 25

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

Santa Clara, CA01/22/202506/21/2025
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCStaff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$187,200 /yr

I-200-24346-534692
Reported wage: $187,200–$280,800 / year
Annualized: $187,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-18
Employment end: 2028-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

San Diego, CA12/11/202406/01/2025
Warnermedia Services, LLCSenior Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$151,424 /yr

I-200-24331-500502
Reported wage: $151,424–$191,424 / year
Annualized: $151,424
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-04
Employment end: 2028-02-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Cumming, GA11/26/202402/14/2025
Turner Services, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test (F/K/A Staff Qa Engineer)

Filing details

$124,827 /yr

I-200-24317-469292
Reported wage: $124,827–$164,827 / year
Annualized: $124,827
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-19
Employment end: 2028-03-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Kennesaw, GA11/12/202403/13/2025
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$141,107 /yr

I-200-24172-133107
Reported wage: $141,107–$166,100 / year
Annualized: $141,107
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-27
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Clara, CA06/20/202410/01/2024
Quickbase, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$140,342.02 /yr

I-200-24106-887561
Reported wage: $140,342.02 / year
Annualized: $140,342
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-22
Employment end: 2027-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Irving, TX04/15/202406/01/2024
Warnermedia Services, LLCStaff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$120,444 /yr

I-200-24094-851021
Reported wage: $120,444–$160,000 / year
Annualized: $120,444
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-10
Employment end: 2027-04-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Culver City, CA04/03/202404/29/2024
Nio USA, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$220,000 /yr

I-200-24080-817349
Reported wage: $220,000 / year
Annualized: $220,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-27
Employment end: 2027-04-07
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA03/20/202404/08/2024
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCStaff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$162,700 /yr

I-200-24038-699724
Reported wage: $162,700–$244,100 / year
Annualized: $162,700
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-14
Employment end: 2027-05-20
Worker positions: 1

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

San Diego, CA02/07/202405/21/2024
Chegg, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$201,080.88 /yr

I-200-23353-578343
Reported wage: $201,080.88 / year
Annualized: $201,081
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-27
Employment end: 2027-06-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Clara, CA12/19/202306/15/2024
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Senior Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$174,700 /yr

I-200-23307-477754
Reported wage: $174,700–$201,650 / year
Annualized: $174,700
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-11-13
Employment end: 2026-11-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Clara, CA11/03/202311/13/2023
Beyond Finance LLCStaff Software Engineer In Test (Sdet)

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-23298-456048
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-11-01
Employment end: 2026-11-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL10/25/202311/06/2023
Guardant Health, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$127,878 /yr

I-200-22102-063548
Reported wage: $127,878–$199,320 / year
Annualized: $127,878
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-10-04
Employment end: 2025-04-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Everett, WA04/12/202204/21/2022
Guardant Health, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$141,107 /yr

I-200-23264-369469
Reported wage: $141,107–$183,726 / year
Annualized: $141,107
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-28
Employment end: 2027-03-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA09/21/202303/22/2024
Okta, Inc.Staff Software Engineer In Test

Filing details

$192,941 /yr

I-200-23171-129358
Reported wage: $192,941–$220,480 / year
Annualized: $192,941
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-27
Employment end: 2026-12-12
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA06/20/202312/13/2023

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.