OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Validation Engineers
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 recordsValidation Engineers insights
Total filings75All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$94,60065 eligible salary records
Employer names30Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$83,429–$107,661Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*9 filings$112,174 median · n=9
*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 · 65 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Validation Engineers28
$91,557 median · n=20 eligible
Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers16
$88,234 median · n=16 eligible
Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers11
$107,661 median · n=11 eligible
Associate Ii Jc65 - Validation Engineers7
$82,638 median · n=7 eligible
Senior Validation Engineers4
$100,050 median · n=4 eligible
Validation Engineer (17-2199.02 Validation Engineers)3
$85,301 median · n=2 eligible
Validation Eng. (Oes/Soc 17-2199.02 Validation Engineers)2
$95,014 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Validation Engineer [17-2199.02 - Validation Engineers]1
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Auburn Hills, MI12
$90,470 median · n=12 eligible
Irving, TX4
$112,174 median · n=2 eligible
Lee, MA3
$86,625 median · n=3 eligible
Muskegon, MI3
$79,602 median · n=3 eligible
South San Francisco, CA3
$103,334 median · n=2 eligible
Bradley, ILLINOIS2
$85,000 median · n=2 eligible
Broomfield, CO2
$130,000 median · n=1 eligible
Indianapolis, IN2
$93,579 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
96.0%Certified LCAs
Certified72 96.0%
Certified - Withdrawn2 2.7%
Withdrawn1 1.3%
Denominator: all 75 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp24
$103,022 median · n=24 eligible
Cognizant Mobility, Inc.9
$88,234 median · n=9 eligible
Natsoft Corporation5
$93,579 median · n=5 eligible
Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing, LLC3
$86,625 median · n=3 eligible
Genentech, Inc.3
$103,334 median · n=2 eligible
Csl Behring L.L.C.2
$85,000 median · n=2 eligible
Global Turn Key Services Corp2
$130,000 median · n=1 eligible
Nd Global Consulting Services Inc.2
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$94,600Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$80,590
25th percentile$83,429
Median (50th)$94,600
75th percentile$107,661
90th percentile$125,000
n=65 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
75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pvr America Inc | Validation Engineers | $112,174I-200-26174-041845 Reported wage: $112,174–$112,175 / year Annualized: $112,174 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Pvr America Inc | Validation Engineers | $112,174I-200-26166-014171 Reported wage: $112,174–$112,175 / year Annualized: $112,174 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $83,429I-200-26089-740820 Reported wage: $83,429 / year Annualized: $83,429 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-06 Employment end: 2029-04-07 Worker positions: 1 | Grand Rapids, MI | 03/30/2026 | 04/08/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $77,501I-200-26089-740837 Reported wage: $77,501 / year Annualized: $77,501 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-06 Employment end: 2029-04-07 Worker positions: 1 | Muskegon, MI | 03/30/2026 | 04/08/2026 |
| Sterling Wisconsin, LLC | Validation Engineers Ii | $112,570I-200-26082-723586 Reported wage: $112,570–$119,930.63 / year Annualized: $112,570 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-30 Employment end: 2029-09-17 Worker positions: 1 | Germantown, WI | 03/23/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
| Cognizant Mobility, Inc. | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $107,661I-200-25355-500434 Reported wage: $107,661 / year Annualized: $107,661 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-29 Employment end: 2029-05-19 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 12/21/2025 | 05/20/2026 |
| Cognizant Mobility, Inc. | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $107,661I-200-25355-500439 Reported wage: $107,661 / year Annualized: $107,661 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-29 Employment end: 2029-05-19 Worker positions: 1 | Lake Orion, MI | 12/21/2025 | 05/20/2026 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $145,205I-200-25310-380412 Reported wage: $145,205 / year Annualized: $145,205 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2028-11-13 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 11/05/2025 | 11/14/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $145,205I-200-25310-380428 Reported wage: $145,205 / year Annualized: $145,205 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2028-11-13 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 11/05/2025 | 11/14/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $104,000I-200-25168-101452 Reported wage: $104,000 / year Annualized: $104,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-25 Employment end: 2028-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | South Portland, ME | 06/17/2025 | 06/24/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $104,000I-200-25167-094603 Reported wage: $104,000 / year Annualized: $104,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-24 Employment end: 2028-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Muskegon, MI | 06/16/2025 | 06/24/2025 |
| Spark Technologies, Inc. | Validation Engineers | $37.57I-200-25166-093934 Reported wage: $37.57 / hour Annualized: $78,146 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-23 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Manchester, NH | 06/14/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $103,022I-200-25146-017322 Reported wage: $103,022 / year Annualized: $103,022 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-02 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 05/26/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $103,022I-200-25136-986882 Reported wage: $103,022 / year Annualized: $103,022 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-23 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 05/16/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $103,022I-200-25138-988624 Reported wage: $103,022 / year Annualized: $103,022 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-23 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 05/18/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $79,602I-200-25077-785172 Reported wage: $79,602 / year Annualized: $79,602 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-25 Employment end: 2028-03-26 Worker positions: 1 | Muskegon, MI | 03/18/2025 | 03/27/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $102,523I-200-25077-785195 Reported wage: $102,523 / year Annualized: $102,523 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-25 Employment end: 2028-03-26 Worker positions: 1 | Mill Creek, WA | 03/18/2025 | 03/27/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Wireless Systems Validation Engineers | $167,250I-200-24347-537340 Reported wage: $167,250–$214,500 / year Annualized: $167,250 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-19 Employment end: 2028-06-02 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 12/12/2024 | 06/03/2025 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $88,234I-200-24275-375765 Reported wage: $88,234 / year Annualized: $88,234 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-08 Employment end: 2027-10-08 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 10/01/2024 | 10/09/2024 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $132,000I-200-24267-355857 Reported wage: $132,000 / year Annualized: $132,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-09-30 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Monica, CA | 09/23/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers | $132,000I-200-24267-355861 Reported wage: $132,000 / year Annualized: $132,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-09-30 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Monica, CA | 09/23/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Cognizant Mobility, Inc. | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $80,330I-200-24228-271113 Reported wage: $80,330 / year Annualized: $80,330 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-22 Employment end: 2027-08-23 Worker positions: 1 | Durand, MI | 08/15/2024 | 08/24/2024 |
| Cognizant Mobility, Inc. | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $88,234I-200-24226-264708 Reported wage: $88,234 / year Annualized: $88,234 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-20 Employment end: 2027-08-21 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 08/13/2024 | 08/22/2024 |
| Cognizant Mobility, Inc. | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $88,234I-200-24226-264722 Reported wage: $88,234 / year Annualized: $88,234 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-20 Employment end: 2027-08-21 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 08/13/2024 | 08/22/2024 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | Senior Associate Jc60 - Validation Engineers | $125,000I-200-24199-203763 Reported wage: $125,000 / year Annualized: $125,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-24 Employment end: 2027-07-25 Worker positions: 1 | Philadelphia, PA | 07/17/2024 | 07/26/2024 |
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