Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Software Development • Technology & IT Careers

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

Typical Salary (Median)
$102,610
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$110,260
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
199,800
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 151253

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (2024)

10th Percentile
$60,690
25th Percentile
$79,520
75th Percentile
$131,870
90th Percentile
$166,960

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

1
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
7,590 employed
$165,780
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2
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
7,910 employed
$138,690
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3
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
7,300 employed
$133,940
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4
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
8,740 employed
$128,680
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5
Boulder, CO
550 employed
$127,260
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6
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
13,140 employed
$125,780
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7
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
3,270 employed
$125,130
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
199,800
$110,260 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
197,220
$110,420 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
83,530
$106,870 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
83,530
$106,870 avg
5
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
62,410
$106,110 avg

Work Environment

Office Remote

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in software development. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $102,610.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 199,800 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

QA analyst software tester quality assurance test engineer

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.