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Validation 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 recordsValidation Test Engineer insights
Total filings84All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$89,04565 eligible salary records
Employer names51Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$73,424–$106,862Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*7 filings$82,382 median · n=2
*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 Test Engineer36
$82,750 median · n=28 eligible
Software Validation Test Engineer8
$120,000 median · n=8 eligible
Firmware Validation Test Engineer3
$132,000 median · n=1 eligible
Product Safety & Validation Test Engineer3
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. System Validation Test Engineer3
— median · n=0 eligible
High Volume Validation Test Engineer2
$145,000 median · n=2 eligible
Sensing Validation Test Engineer2
$170,000 median · n=1 eligible
Verification & Validation Test Engineer2
$93,600 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Auburn Hills, MI7
$90,000 median · n=7 eligible
Mountain View, CA7
$120,000 median · n=5 eligible
Dublin, OH5
$85,000 median · n=5 eligible
Salt Lake City, UTAH4
$60,000 median · n=4 eligible
Sterling Heights, MI4
$73,424 median · n=3 eligible
San Diego, CA4
$100,074 median · n=4 eligible
Austin, TX3
$145,000 median · n=3 eligible
Bethlehem, PA3
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
83.3%Certified LCAs
Certified70 83.3%
Certified - Withdrawn9 10.7%
Denied4 4.8%
Withdrawn1 1.2%
Denominator: all 84 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Pure Storage, Inc.6
$122,500 median · n=6 eligible
Echelle Resources, Inc.5
$85,000 median · n=5 eligible
Vastek Inc5
$60,000 median · n=1 eligible
Aludyne Inc.4
$73,424 median · n=3 eligible
Apple Inc.4
$170,000 median · n=3 eligible
Fca Us LLC4
$102,540 median · n=4 eligible
Fusion Life Sciences Technologies LLC4
$60,000 median · n=4 eligible
Groq, Inc.3
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$89,045Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$60,000
25th percentile$73,424
Median (50th)$89,045
75th percentile$106,862
90th percentile$133,050
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
84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Emergency Power Systems, LLC | Product Safety & Validation Test Engineer | $95,000I-200-26104-792723 Reported wage: $95,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Bethlehem, PA | 04/14/2026 | 05/01/2026 |
| Atc Holland, LLC | Manufacturing And Validation Test Engineer | $69,763I-200-26097-764073 Reported wage: $69,763–$82,000 / year Annualized: $69,763 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-14 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Holland, MI | 04/07/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Myers Emergency Power Systems, LLC | Product Safety & Validation Test Engineer | $95,000I-200-26048-644349 Reported wage: $95,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-04 Employment end: 2029-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Bethlehem, PA | 02/17/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
| Myers Emergency Power Systems, LLC | Product Safety & Validation Test Engineer | $95,000I-200-26048-644350 Reported wage: $95,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-04 Employment end: 2029-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Bethlehem, PA | 02/17/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
| Groq, Inc. | Sr. System Validation Test Engineer | $220,000I-200-23296-451244 Reported wage: $220,000 / year Annualized: $220,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-17 Employment end: 2026-12-10 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 10/23/2023 | 12/11/2023 |
| Groq, Inc. | Sr. System Validation Test Engineer | $220,000I-200-24031-682743 Reported wage: $220,000 / year Annualized: $220,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-17 Employment end: 2026-12-10 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 01/31/2024 | 02/01/2024 |
| Groq, Inc. | Sr. System Validation Test Engineer | $220,000I-200-25209-204846 Reported wage: $220,000 / year Annualized: $220,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-17 Employment end: 2026-12-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 07/28/2025 | 07/28/2025 |
| Itechstack Inc | Validation Test Engineer | $101,556I-200-25246-284713 Reported wage: $101,556 / year Annualized: $101,556 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-10 Employment end: 2028-09-03 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 09/03/2025 | 09/04/2025 |
| Alten Technology USA, Inc. | Validation Test Engineer | $68,141I-200-25219-228847 Reported wage: $68,141–$88,000 / year Annualized: $68,141 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-14 Employment end: 2028-08-13 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 08/07/2025 | 08/14/2025 |
| Pacer Staffing LLC | Validation Test Engineer | $89,045I-200-25169-108896 Reported wage: $89,045 / year Annualized: $89,045 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-26 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Southfield, MI | 06/18/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Xscape Photonics Inc. | R&D Laser Systems & Validation Test Engineer | $190,000I-200-25156-058947 Reported wage: $190,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-12 Employment end: 2028-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/05/2025 | 07/01/2025 |
| General Motors | Validation Test Engineer - Powertrain Systems | $106,862.08I-200-25127-949569 Reported wage: $106,862.08 / year Annualized: $106,862 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-14 Employment end: 2028-11-02 Worker positions: 1 | Pontiac, MI | 05/07/2025 | 11/03/2025 |
| Aludyne Inc. | Validation Test Engineer | $73,424I-200-24199-203668 Reported wage: $73,424–$82,638 / year Annualized: $73,424 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-24 Employment end: 2027-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Sterling Heights, MI | 07/17/2024 | 11/01/2024 |
| Aludyne Inc. | Validation Test Engineer | $73,424I-200-24199-203723 Reported wage: $73,424–$82,638 / year Annualized: $73,424 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-24 Employment end: 2027-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Sterling Heights, MI | 07/17/2024 | 11/01/2024 |
| Aludyne Inc. | Validation Test Engineer | $67,912I-200-24180-156725 Reported wage: $67,912–$82,638 / year Annualized: $67,912 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-17 Employment end: 2026-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Sterling Heights, MI | 06/27/2024 | 11/01/2024 |
| Nxp USA, Inc. | High Volume Validation Test Engineer | $145,000I-200-24173-139824 Reported wage: $145,000 / year Annualized: $145,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-28 Employment end: 2027-07-07 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/21/2024 | 07/08/2024 |
| Nxp USA, Inc. | High Volume Validation Test Engineer | $145,000I-200-24173-139838 Reported wage: $145,000 / year Annualized: $145,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-28 Employment end: 2027-06-27 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/21/2024 | 06/28/2024 |
| Aludyne Inc. | Validation Test Engineer | $73,518I-200-24096-859090 Reported wage: $73,518 / year Annualized: $73,518 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-12 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sterling Heights, MI | 04/05/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| General Motors Company | Validation Test Engineer - Powertrain Systems - 2 | $98,000I-200-23307-477098 Reported wage: $98,000–$108,000 / year Annualized: $98,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-11-13 Employment end: 2026-11-14 Worker positions: 1 | Pontiac, MI | 11/03/2023 | 11/15/2023 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | Validation Test Engineer | $79,113I-200-23306-474228 Reported wage: $79,113–$89,000 / year Annualized: $79,113 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-11-09 Employment end: 2026-11-08 Worker positions: 1 | Waterloo, IA | 11/02/2023 | 11/09/2023 |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | Validation Test Engineer | $90,000I-200-23296-449610 Reported wage: $90,000–$100,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-10-30 Employment end: 2026-10-29 Worker positions: 1 | Raymond, OH | 10/23/2023 | 10/30/2023 |
| Cw Professional Services LLC | Validation Test Engineer, Connected Solutions | $66,950.16I-200-23264-365861 Reported wage: $66,950.16 / year Annualized: $66,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-09-28 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 09/21/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Cw Professional Services LLC | Validation Test Engineer, Connected Solutions | $62,005I-200-23256-342153 Reported wage: $62,005 / year Annualized: $62,005 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-09-20 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 09/13/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Echelle Resources, Inc. | Validation Test Engineer | $92,700I-200-23179-149778 Reported wage: $92,700 / year Annualized: $92,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-07-06 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dublin, OH | 06/28/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Nokia Of America Corporation | Validation Test Engineer | $120,101.12I-200-23044-768620 Reported wage: $120,101.12 / year Annualized: $120,101 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-02-20 Employment end: 2026-08-04 Worker positions: 1 | Murray Hill, NJ | 02/13/2023 | 08/05/2023 |
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