H-1B QA Engineer Salary in Portland, OR
Based on 102 certified H-1B LCA filings · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 102 certified Labor Condition Applications for QA Engineer roles in Portland, the average certified wage is $104,331, with most offers falling between $85K and $119K. Wages reflect employer-submitted figures on approved H-1B LCAs.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Portland, OR
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $61,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $78,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $98,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $118,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed median for SOC 15-1253.00 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in the Portland area. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better odds than Level I/II.
Top H-1B Employers for QA Engineers in Portland
Ranked by certified QA Engineer LCA volume in Portland (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — Oregon
Oregon has a progressive income tax up to 9.9% and no sales tax; the Portland metro adds small regional transit/housing taxes for higher earners.
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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 102 QA Engineer filings in Portland.