Qwest H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Qwest sponsors H-1B workers. Across 48 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $129,094. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Qwest filed 48 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 6 states between Nov 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $129,094.
- Median offered wage
- $129,094
- Certified filings
- 48
- Work locations
- 6 states
- Distinct roles
- 31
Most-filed roles at Qwest
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer | 12 | $129,094 |
| Lead Software Developer | 3 | $131,300 |
| Lead Qa Engineer | 2 | $120,815 |
| Senior Software Developer | 2 | $97,475 |
| Sr. Lead Software Developer | 2 | $146,143 |
| Sr Lead Software Engineer | 2 | $147,612 |
| Lead Software Developer | 1 | $126,235 |
| Lead Software Developer - Federal | 1 | $156,550 |
| Product Owner | 1 | $102,000 |
| Senior Information Security Engineer | 1 | $117,998 |
| Senior Lead Architect Growth Os & Innovation | 1 | $146,000 |
| Senior Lead Network Engineer | 1 | $139,524 |
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 | 8 | $94,826 |
| Level II — qualified | 21 | $127,920 |
| Level III — experienced | 13 | $146,143 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $155,448 |
Where Qwest hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 25 | $126,326 |
| Texas | 15 | $127,920 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $131,840 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $144,718 |
| Florida | 2 | $117,538 |
| Virginia | 1 | $146,311 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr Manager Software Development | Littleton, Colorado | $164,112 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Sr Manager Software Engineering | Monroe, Louisiana | $155,448 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Sr. Software Developer | Denver, Colorado | $103,007 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Lead IT Systems Analyst | McKinney, Texas | $116,364 | II | May 2026 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Thornton, Colorado | $129,356 | II | May 2026 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Parker, Colorado | $128,853 | II | May 2026 |
| Lead Software Developer | Littleton, Colorado | $131,300 | II | May 2026 |
| 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 |
| SR Lead IT Systems Engineer | Erie, Colorado | $160,000 | III | Nov 2025 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Aubrey, Texas | $133,166 | II | Nov 2025 |
| Senior Lead Technology Consultant | Frisco, Texas | $149,500 | III | Nov 2025 |
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–Jun 2026.
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