Covidien Validation Engineer salary
Based on 10 H-1B filings by Covidien LP, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,478 |
| 25th | $96,023 |
| 50th (median) | $104,809 |
| 75th | $122,273 |
| 90th | $136,219 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,985 | $69,538 | $86,701 | 30 |
| FY2021 | $86,278 | $82,014 | $95,132 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $87,853 | $82,356 | $103,189 | 26 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 4 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Massachusetts 7). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 1 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 3 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a validation engineer make at Covidien?
In H-1B filings, Covidien LP's median base salary for Validation Engineer is $104,809; half of filings fall between $96,023 and $122,273. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Covidien sponsor H-1B visas for validation engineers?
Yes. Covidien LP filed 10 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 17-2199 (Validation Engineers), so this page covers every job title Covidien 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