Upgrade, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Upgrade, Inc. filed 7 H-1B applications for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $151,559. That is 26.3% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | CA | 2 | $191,709 | $101,800 | +88.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 1 | $205,906 | $126,353 | +63% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | AZ | 1 | $179,209 | $101,800 | +76% |
| Data Scientists | AZ | 1 | $77,096 | $147,477 | -47.7% |
| Data Scientists | IL | 1 | $121,046 | $147,477 | -17.9% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | MA | 1 | $134,390 | $95,360 | +40.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 254 | $89,327 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | 130 | $85,665 |
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 89 | $119,147 |
| Accenture LLP | 77 | $168,542 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 69 | $152,525 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 62 | $101,045 |
| IBM Corporation | 48 | $114,744 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 45 | $106,339 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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