Qa Software Developer Salaries

How much does a Qa Software Developer make?

Total pay range
$91K - $145K/yr
$114K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$78K - $121K/yrBase pay
$13K - $24K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer
$96K$157K/yr
Software Developer IV
$119K$178K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 4 paying industries for a Qa Software Developer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $112,410, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $106,718, Financial Services with a median total pay of $97,071 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $95,115.
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Qa Software Developer is LOGICAL PARADIGM.
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Qa Software Developer is Satya Marg Solutions.
The top paying company in Financial Services for Qa Software Developer is Zenmonics.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Qa Software Developer are Talent IT Services, Sri Tech Solutions, and I.T. Excel.

Human Resources & Staffing

$112,410

Human Resources & Staffing

The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Qa Software Developer is LOGICAL PARADIGM.

Management & Consulting

$106,718

Human Resources & Staffing

The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Qa Software Developer is LOGICAL PARADIGM.

Financial Services

$97,071

Human Resources & Staffing

The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Qa Software Developer is LOGICAL PARADIGM.

Information Technology

$95,115

Human Resources & Staffing

The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Qa Software Developer is LOGICAL PARADIGM.

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Frequently asked questions about QA Software Developer salaries

The average salary for a QA Software Developer is $114,162 per year or $55 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $178,062 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $90,898 (25th percentile) and $144,612 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 120 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by QA Software Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a QA Software Developer in United States is $144,612 per year, $12,051 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for a QA Software Developer in United States is $90,898 per year, $7,575 per month or $44 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a QA Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,865 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,246 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.