Qwest H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Qwest sponsors H-1B workers. Across 41 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $127,920. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Qwest filed 41 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 6 states between Nov 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $127,920.
- Median offered wage
- $127,920
- Certified filings
- 41
- Work locations
- 6 states
- Distinct roles
- 17
Most-filed roles at Qwest
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 13 | $129,336 |
| Software Developer | 9 | $126,235 |
| Network Engineer | 3 | $116,627 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 2 | $93,800 |
| Qa Engineer | 2 | $120,815 |
| It Systems Engineer | 1 | $160,000 |
| Manager Software Engineering | 1 | $163,200 |
| Product Owner | 1 | $102,000 |
| Program Manager | 1 | $115,000 |
| Software Architect | 1 | $131,685 |
| Software Developer Federal | 1 | $156,550 |
| Architect | 1 | $154,639 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 7 | $94,578 |
| Level II — qualified | 17 | $127,500 |
| Level III — experienced | 13 | $146,143 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $139,524 |
Where Qwest hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 20 | $125,716 |
| Texas | 14 | $129,467 |
| Florida | 2 | $117,538 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $130,740 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $144,718 |
| Virginia | 1 | $146,311 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Lead Network Engineer | Denver, Colorado | $139,524 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Lead Software Engineer | West Monroe, Louisiana | $131,840 | III | Mar 2026 |
| LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | $126,235 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Lead Software Architect | Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $131,685 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Director Information Security | Superior, Colorado | $181,688 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Senior Manager Software Engineering | Chanhassen, Minnesota | $163,200 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Lead Software Developer - Federal | Dallas, Texas | $156,550 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Frisco, Texas | $146,219 | III | Jan 2026 |
| SR Lead Architect | Denver, Colorado | $154,639 | III | Dec 2025 |
| Product Owner | Allen, Texas | $102,000 | II | Nov 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Aubrey, Texas | $133,166 | II | Nov 2025 |
| SR Lead IT Systems Engineer | Erie, Colorado | $160,000 | III | Nov 2025 |
| Senior Lead Technology Consultant | Frisco, Texas | $149,500 | III | Nov 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $125,716 | — | Aug 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Frisco, Texas | $131,013 | II | Aug 2025 |
| Sr. Lead Program Manager | Denver, Colorado | $115,000 | II | Aug 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $125,716 | — | Aug 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $125,716 | — | Aug 2025 |
| Lead QA Engineer | Celina, Texas | $127,500 | II | Jul 2025 |
| Senior Information Security Engineer | Denver, Colorado | $117,998 | II | Jul 2025 |
| Sr Business Intelligence Analyst | Plano, Texas | $106,000 | II | Jul 2025 |
| Sr Software Developer | Parker, Colorado | $94,578 | I | Jun 2025 |
| Lead Software Developer | Zephyrhills, Florida | $135,200 | III | May 2025 |
| Software Engineer II | Denver, Colorado | $95,478 | I | May 2025 |
| Senior Software Developer | Zephyrhills, Florida | $99,875 | II | May 2025 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst II | Richardson, Texas | $81,601 | I | May 2025 |
| Senior Software Developer | Aubrey, Texas | $95,074 | I | Apr 2025 |
| Senior Network Engineer | Denver, Colorado | $91,395 | I | Apr 2025 |
| Data Scientist | Lakewood, Colorado | $90,002 | I | Apr 2025 |
| Lead QA Engineer | Erie, Colorado | $114,129 | I | Apr 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Little Elm, Texas | $127,920 | II | Apr 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Thornton, Colorado | $129,336 | II | Apr 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Parker, Colorado | $126,326 | II | Apr 2025 |
| SR Lead Software Developer | Ashburn, Virginia | $146,311 | II | Mar 2025 |
| Lead Network Engineer | Denver, Colorado | $116,627 | II | Mar 2025 |
| Lead Software Developer | Argyle, Texas | $123,662 | II | Mar 2025 |
| Sr Lead Software Engineer | Monroe, Louisiana | $129,640 | III | Mar 2025 |
| Sr. Lead Software Developer | Celina, Texas | $146,143 | III | Dec 2024 |
| Sr. Lead Software Developer | Celina, Texas | $146,143 | III | Dec 2024 |
| Senior Lead Architect Growth OS & Innovation | Lone Tree, Colorado | $146,000 | III | Dec 2024 |
| Sr Lead Software Engineer | Parker, Colorado | $165,584 | III | Nov 2024 |
Legal entities included: Qwest Corporation; Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC; Qwest Corporation d/b/a Lumen Technologies, Inc..
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Nov 2024–Mar 2026.
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