Validation Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Validation Engineers is $98K/year, across 8,660 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Validation Engineers petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1,550 | 18.5% | $77K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 4,401 | 52.6% | $94K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,427 | 17.1% | $116K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 988 | 11.8% | $135K | 4× |
Across 8,366 certified Validation Engineers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Validation Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| VAStek Inc. | 319 | $89K |
| Intellectt, Inc. | 288 | $96K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 267 | $141K |
| Fusion Life Sciences Technologies LLC | 255 | $104K |
| Tesla, Inc. | 166 | $136K |
| ND Global Consulting Services Inc. | 153 | $94K |
| Unicon Pharma Inc | 153 | $88K |
| Sathram Corporation | 143 | $98K |
Ranked by certified Validation Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Validation Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,805 | $119K |
| Massachusetts | 950 | $102K |
| New Jersey | 740 | $90K |
| Texas | 608 | $99K |
| Michigan | 452 | $88K |
| North Carolina | 449 | $90K |
| New York | 400 | $93K |
| Pennsylvania | 374 | $88K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Validation Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 193 | $110K |
| San Jose, CA | 190 | $130K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 170 | $137K |
| Rensselaer, NY | 163 | $93K |
| Warsaw, IN | 148 | $85K |
| Santa Clara, CA | 133 | $121K |
Metros with the highest Validation Engineers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2112.02 — Validation Engineers — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.