H-1B QA Engineer Salary in Columbus, OH
Based on 333 certified H-1B LCA filings · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 333 certified Labor Condition Applications for QA Engineer roles in Columbus, the average certified wage is $97,095, with most offers falling between $83K and $109K. Wages reflect employer-submitted figures on approved H-1B LCAs.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Columbus, OH
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $58,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $74,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $93,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $112,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed median for SOC 15-1253.00 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in the Columbus area. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better odds than Level I/II.
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Ranked by certified QA Engineer LCA volume in Columbus (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — Ohio
Ohio has a progressive state income tax; Columbus adds a 2.5% municipal income tax on wages.
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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 333 QA Engineer filings in Columbus.