Caterpillar QA Engineer salary
Based on 13 H-1B filings by Caterpillar Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Tester, Test Automation Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,154 |
| 25th | $82,368 |
| 50th (median) | $95,680 |
| 75th | $97,573 |
| 90th | $116,085 |
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 6 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a qa engineer make at Caterpillar?
In H-1B filings, Caterpillar Inc.'s median base salary for QA Engineer is $95,680; half of filings fall between $82,368 and $97,573. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Caterpillar sponsor H-1B visas for qa engineers?
Yes. Caterpillar Inc. filed 13 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1253 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers), so this page covers every job title Caterpillar filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology