SOC code 15-1253
There have been 194 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.2% certified. The median annualized wage is $104,617. The top sponsor is Cognizant Technology Solutions US, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
117 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | 10 | 80.0% | $97,261 | TX | Irving |
| Deloitte | 4 | 100.0% | $116,950 | FL | Lake Mary |
| Fis Management Services | 4 | 100.0% | $109,175 | MN | Woodbury |
| Apple | 3 | 100.0% | $145,000 | CA | Cupertino |
| Ashatek | 3 | 100.0% | $99,000 | CA | Austin |
| Bi Labs | 3 | 100.0% | $81,328 | IN | Fishers |
| Capgemini America | 3 | 100.0% | $105,000 | GA | Atlanta |
| Compunnel Software Group | 3 | 100.0% | $100,000 | GA | Cumming |
| Erp Analysts | 3 | 100.0% | $80,000 | OH | Dublin |
| Etouch Systems | 3 | 66.7% | $113,110 | CA | San Jose |
| Fiori Technology Solutions | 3 | 33.3% | $88,000 | PA | Sewickley |
| First Republic Bank | 3 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Liberty Mutual Technology Group | 3 | 100.0% | $107,765 | OH | Columbus |
| Mixhalo | 3 | 66.7% | $126,422 | CA | San Francisco |
| Modular | 3 | 100.0% | $193,000 | FL | Miami |
| New Era Consulting Services | 3 | 33.3% | $80,059 | GA | Johns Creek |
| Sim Infotech | 3 | 100.0% | $132,000 | CA | Roseville |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 3 | 100.0% | $101,651 | NC | Charlotte |
| Vsecure Labs | 3 | 100.0% | $114,608 | TX | Houston |
| Aap Technologies | 2 | 0.0% | $78,229 | WA | Snohomish |
| Align Technology | 2 | 100.0% | $117,629 | NC | Morrisville |
| Arcus Technologies | 2 | 100.0% | $93,500 | CA | Sunnyvale |
| Atos Syntel | 2 | 100.0% | $98,667 | KY | Louisville |
| Ausind Solutions | 2 | 100.0% | $105,000 | TX | Plano |
| Candorsoft Technologies | 2 | 50.0% | $83,250 | NC | Charlotte |
| Capitol Strategies Consulting | 2 | 100.0% | $100,000 | TX | Lewisville |
| Capstone Technology Resources | 2 | 50.0% | $180,000 | CA | Pleasanton |
| Cgi Technologies And Solutions | 2 | 100.0% | $107,121 | TX | Dallas |
| Citibank N A | 2 | 100.0% | $143,650 | FL | Irving |
| Devfi | 2 | 100.0% | $105,000 | GA | Lilburn |
| Directv | 2 | 100.0% | $142,245 | CA | El Segundo |
| Inspire Resources | 2 | 100.0% | $111,700 | GA | Atlanta |
| JPMorgan Chase | 2 | 100.0% | $162,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Kastech Solutions | 2 | 100.0% | $86,550 | TX | Aubrey |
| Magic Leap | 2 | 100.0% | $174,640 | CA | Fremont |
| Myexperian | 2 | 100.0% | $97,812 | TX | Cypress |
| Ncs Pearson | 2 | 100.0% | $97,925 | MN | Bloomington |
| Nestor Technologies | 2 | 100.0% | $99,000 | CA | Mountain View |
| Optum Services | 2 | 100.0% | $115,951 | TX | Aubrey |
| Pc Connection | 2 | 100.0% | $131,950 | TN | Murfreesboro |
| Populus Group | 2 | 100.0% | $436,800 | CO | Loveland |
| S2Ssoft | 2 | 100.0% | $112,299 | CA | Dublin |
| Sci Shared Resources | 2 | 100.0% | $145,164 | TX | Houston |
| Sri Innovation Services | 2 | 50.0% | $73,195 | NC | Garner |
| Synechron | 2 | 50.0% | $97,612 | OH | Washington Township |
| Trimble | 2 | 100.0% | $139,456 | GA | Alpharetta |
| Universal Service Administrative Company | 2 | 100.0% | $114,279 | DC | Washington, DC |
| V3Tech Solutions | 2 | 100.0% | $83,609 | CA | Bridgewater |
| Wahoo Fitness L L C | 2 | 100.0% | $83,750 | GA | Atlanta |
| 3Avenir | 1 | 100.0% | $68,640 | TN | Memphis |
Top states
Where Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 51 (28.3%) | $135,720 |
| TX | 41 (22.8%) | $100,000 |
| GA | 21 (11.7%) | $100,000 |
| NC | 12 (6.7%) | $91,666 |
| FL | 9 (5%) | $123,900 |
| OH | 9 (5%) | $97,612 |
| PA | 7 (3.9%) | $88,000 |
| NJ | 6 (3.3%) | $99,549 |
| MN | 5 (2.8%) | $105,027 |
| NY | 4 (2.2%) | $130,500 |
| WA | 4 (2.2%) | $99,435 |
| MA | 3 (1.7%) | $110,000 |
| TN | 3 (1.7%) | $130,000 |
| VA | 3 (1.7%) | $94,058 |
| CO | 2 (1.1%) | $436,800 |
Top cities
Cities where Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | CA | 14 | $150,000 |
| Houston | TX | 9 | $114,608 |
| Charlotte | NC | 7 | $93,600 |
| Atlanta | GA | 6 | $107,500 |
| Irving | TX | 6 | $97,261 |
| Plano | TX | 6 | $101,131 |
| Cumming | GA | 5 | $100,000 |
| San Jose | CA | 5 | $118,215 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 5 | $99,000 |
| Alpharetta | GA | 4 | $135,000 |
| Mountain View | CA | 4 | $99,000 |
| Aubrey | TX | 3 | $97,261 |
| Columbus | OH | 3 | $107,765 |
| Cupertino | CA | 3 | $145,000 |
| Dallas | TX | 3 | $109,242 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 8 |
| Senior Software QA Engineer | 6 |
| Test Lead | 5 |
| Test Automation Engineer | 4 |
| Software Test Engineer | 4 |
| Software Test Analyst Specialist | 4 |
| Software Engineer | 4 |
| Test Consultant 3 | 3 |
| Senior Solution Specialist | 3 |
| Senior Quality Engineer | 3 |
| SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER | 3 |
| QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST 2 | 3 |
| QA Engineer | 3 |
| QA Automation Analyst | 3 |
| QA Analyst | 3 |
| ANALYST - TESTING | 3 |
| Test Engineer | 2 |
| Test & Deployment Lead, Project Manager | 2 |
| TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER | 2 |
| TEST ANALYST | 2 |
| Sr. QA Analyst | 2 |
| Sr Manager, Staff Software Engineer - QA | 2 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 2 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst III | 2 |
| Software Automation Developer IV | 2 |
| Senior Software Quality Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Analyst | 2 |
| SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER AND TESTER | 2 |
| SAP FICO Consultant | 2 |
| SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 2 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 13 | 76.9% | $91,291 | |
| FY2023 | 58 | 94.8% | $104,770 | |
| FY2024 | 61 | 90.2% | $103,500 | |
| FY2025 | 40 | 95.0% | $113,324 | |
| FY2026 | 22 | 77.3% | $110,198 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 194 Labor Condition Application filings for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.2% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers on the E-3 visa is $104,617, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers are: Cognizant Technology Solutions US (10 filings), Deloitte (4 filings), Fis Management Services (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa software quality assurance analysts and testers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers are based in: CA (51 filings), TX (41 filings), GA (21 filings).
Can Australians work as software quality assurance analysts and testers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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