H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harman Becker Automotive Systems Inc. | 15 | $97,000 | $77,000 - $103,000 | 100.0% |
| EPAM Systems Inc. | 10 | $100,000 | $79,165 - $133,900 | 100.0% |
| FPT USA, CORP | 4 | $67,273 | $60,000 - $73,778 | 100.0% |
| GEEKSOFT LLC | 4 | $109,787 | $98,000 - $110,000 | 75.0% |
| VISION TECH SOLUTIONS | 3 | $69,410 | $56,993 - $69,410 | 100.0% |
| PACTERA TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 3 | $61,500 | $61,500 - $66,563 | 100.0% |
| DATA S SOLUTIONS LLC | 2 | $83,707 | $67,413 - $100,000 | 100.0% |
| Truelite Trace Inc | 2 | $158,184 | $158,184 - $158,184 | 100.0% |
| CMC AMERICAS, INC. | 1 | $61,027 | $61,027 - $61,027 | 0.0% |
| VERIFI, INC. | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 - $95,000 | 100.0% |
| ENOVA FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LLC | 1 | $97,850 | $97,850 - $97,850 | 100.0% |
| T. ROWE PRICE GROUP | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 - $95,000 | 100.0% |
| OUTSET MEDICAL | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 - $75,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 24 | $74,389 | $56,993 - $110,000 |
| Senior | 12 | $100,000 | $79,165 - $103,000 |
| Lead | 8 | $101,500 | $80,000 - $133,900 |
| Staff | 2 | $158,184 | $158,184 - $158,184 |
| II | 1 | $97,850 | $97,850 - $97,850 |
| III | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 - $95,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVI | MI | 9 | $100,000 |
| EL SEGUNDO | CA | 4 | $69,410 |
| REDMOND | WA | 3 | $61,500 |
| FARMINGTON HILLS | MI | 3 | $80,000 |
| SAN JOSE | CA | 2 | $116,592 |
| Seattle | WA | 2 | $90,000 |
| Novi | MI | 2 | $99,228 |
| ESTERO | FL | 2 | $82,707 |
| COLUMBIA | MD | 2 | $110,000 |
| DES MOINES | IA | 1 | $100,000 |
These roles are variations of SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (15-1199.01) with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (15-1199.01) | Unspecified | 23 | $78,605 |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (15-1199.01) | 8 | $99,245 | |
| LEAD SOFTWARE TESTING ENGINEER (15-1199.01) | 7 | $102,843 | |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE TESTING ENGINEER (15-1199.01) | 3 | $92,055 | |
| STAFF SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (15-1199.01) | 2 | $158,184 | |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER II (15-1199.01) | 1 | $97,850 | |
| LEAD SENIOR SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (15-1199.01) | 1 | $97,000 | |
| SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER III (15-1199.01) | 1 | $95,000 | |
| SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (15-1099.02) | Unspecified | 1 | $61,027 |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (15-1199.02) | 1 | $103,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | $61,027 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | $80,000 | 100.0% |
| 2016 | 1 | $83,000 | 100.0% |
| 2017 | 7 | $95,306 | 100.0% |
| 2018 | 19 | $101,733 | 94.7% |
| 2019 | 14 | $87,500 | 100.0% |
| 2020 | 2 | $101,500 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harman Becker Automotive Systems Inc. | 15 | $97,000 | 100.0% |
| EPAM Systems Inc. | 10 | $100,000 | 100.0% |
| FPT USA, CORP | 4 | $67,273 | 100.0% |
| GEEKSOFT LLC | 4 | $109,787 | 75.0% |
| VISION TECH SOLUTIONS | 3 | $69,410 | 100.0% |