H-1B QA Engineer Salary in Sacramento, CA
Based on 95 certified H-1B LCA filings · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 95 certified Labor Condition Applications for QA Engineer roles in Sacramento, the average certified wage is $95,828, with most offers falling between $83K and $107K. Wages reflect employer-submitted figures on approved H-1B LCAs.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Sacramento, CA
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $56,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $73,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $91,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $109,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed median for SOC 15-1253.00 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — California
California\'s progressive income tax tops out at 13.3%; Sacramento has no additional city income tax.
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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 95 QA Engineer filings in Sacramento.