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H-1B Salary Calculator

Look up H-1B salary ranges by occupation and state, with prevailing wage levels (I–IV), top employer filering employers, and salary trends drawn live from DOL LCA disclosures.

2,095,703
LCA filings
1219
Occupations
I–IV
Wage levels

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification, the H-1B process requires a Labor Condition Application before an employer can file a separate petition with USCIS. This calculator draws on more than 2,095,703 DOL LCA filings from fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2026; select an occupation and state to see the wage range by level, the top employer filers, and how offered pay has trended. See our methodology for how each figure is derived.

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in New Jersey

SOC 15-1253.00 · Based on 3,744 LCA filings

$110,970
Average Salary
$60,690
Minimum Filed
$260,000
Maximum Filed
98%
Certified Rate

Where this sits nationally. $110,970 for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in New Jersey is closest to the national Level II (Qualified) average ($114,345) across all H-1B occupations, one of only four DOL experience tiers, so treat this as a coarse comparison, not an exact percentile.

Prevailing Wage Levels

DOL wage levels I-IV reflect experience tiers. Higher levels indicate more specialized roles.

Level I (Entry)
Entry-level positions requiring basic skills under close supervision
$81,522
491 LCA filings
$62,067 $140,000
Level II (Qualified)
Qualified workers with moderate experience and independent judgment
$102,581
2,027 LCA filings
$75,296 $250,000
Level III (Experienced)
Experienced professionals with specialized knowledge and leadership
$128,109
762 LCA filings
$91,915 $216,509
Level IV (Expert)
Expert-level roles with mastery, innovation, and supervisory duties
$159,214
373 LCA filings
$108,555 $260,000

Salary Trend by Fiscal Year

Average H-1B salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in New Jersey across fiscal years

Fiscal Year Avg. Salary LCA filings Change
FY2023 $105,476 1,100 ,
FY2024 $107,520 1,022 +1.9%
FY2025 $116,422 1,105 +8.3%
FY2026 $117,849 517 +1.2%

Top Employer Filers for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in New Jersey

Employer filers with the most H-1B LCA filings for this occupation in this state

# Employer LCA filings Avg. Salary
1 Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP 387 $112,219
2 Capgemini America INC 136 $116,946
3 IBM Corporation 114 $114,663
4 Tata Consultancy Services Limited 94 $100,020
5 Infosys Limited 88 $98,730
6 Accenture LLP 58 $145,379
7 Wipro Limited 54 $86,623
8 LTIMindtree Limited 50 $104,689
9 Insurance Services Office, Inc. 48 $118,217
10 UBS Business Solutions US LLC 47 $148,404

Frequently Asked Questions

What are H-1B prevailing wage levels?
The DOL defines four prevailing wage levels (I through IV) based on the complexity and experience required. Level I is entry-level (17th percentile), Level II is qualified (34th percentile), Level III is experienced (50th percentile), and Level IV is expert (67th percentile). Employers must pay at least the prevailing wage for the assigned level.
How is the H-1B salary determined?
H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage (what similar employees earn at the company) or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area. The prevailing wage is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data.
What data does this calculator use?
This tool uses DOL Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure data from FY2023 through FY2026. It includes H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 LCA filings recorded by the Department of Labor, not USCIS petitions or visa outcomes.
Why do salaries vary so much between wage levels?
Wage levels reflect different experience and skill requirements. A Level I software developer may earn $80,000 while a Level IV earns $200,000+ because Level IV requires expert knowledge, innovation ability, and often supervisory responsibilities.
Can I use this data for salary negotiation?
LCA wage data lists offered-wage attestations in public DOL records. It can provide limited context, but it is not verified actual compensation, a guarantee of an offer, or evidence of a petition or visa outcome.

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data (FY2023-FY2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours/year. Salary figures represent wages filed on LCA filings and may not reflect final compensation. Not legal or financial advice.

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