Qwest
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 41 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Main U.S. filing address: Monroe, LA
At a glance
- Qwest hires mid-level. 45% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $129,336, median prevailing wage $117,021.
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Percentiles from Qwest's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Qwest hires for
Bar: share of Qwest's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $129,498 | 28 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Qwest.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 21% of filings
Mid-level · 45% of filings
Senior · 26% of filings
Expert · 8% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 8 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $129,336 | 17 |
| Senior · Level III | $147,750 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Qwest files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $126,326 | 21 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,074 |
| 25th | $115,000 |
| 50th (median) | $129,336 |
| 75th | $146,000 |
| 90th | $160,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $110,000 | $89,429 | $120,100 | 47 |
| FY2021 | $105,000 | $86,755 | $121,250 | 16 |
| FY2022 | $112,500 | $98,017 | $121,294 | 27 |
| FY2023 | $125,000 | $102,324 | $135,739 | 26 |
| FY2024 | $120,000 | $110,000 | $139,100 | 21 |
| FY2025 | $125,716 | $97,677 | $129,488 | 23 |
| FY2026 | $136,345 | $129,842 | $156,275 | 18 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Qwest
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer | $128,853 | $126k–$130.2k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Qwest
Qwest's filings list its industry in the Information sector (NAICS 51). Its main U.S. filing address is in Monroe, LA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Systems Engineer / Architect and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Denver, CO, Dallas, TX and Boulder, CO. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Qwest sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Qwest filed 41 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Qwest pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Qwest's H-1B filings is $129,336; half of filings fall between $115,000 and $146,000. Bonus and stock are not included.