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$67,173
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a QA Tester is $67,173 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $61,800 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,373 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| QA Tester | $67,173 /yr |
| Senior QA Tester | $91,945 /yr |
| QA Tester IV | $106,608 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Qa Tester in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Qa Tester in United States. Employers include Microsoft, Apple and Treyarch.
Top Paying Companies
For Qa Tester in United States
| 1 | Microsoft | $115,620 | |
| 2 | Apple | $111,394 | |
| 3 | Treyarch | $106,299 | |
| 4 | Populus Group | $103,723 | |
| 5 | Pole To Win | $101,506 | |
| 6 | TEKsystems | $100,925 | |
| 7 | Welocalize | $100,644 | |
| 8 | Activision Blizzard | $99,769 | |
| 9 | Bungie | $98,700 | |
| 10 | KingsIsle Entertainment | $98,605 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| QA Tester | $67,173 /yr |
| Senior QA Tester | $91,945 /yr |
| QA Tester IV | $106,608 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Qa Tester in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Qa Tester in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $93,596, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $90,836, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $90,642, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $86,504, and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $86,466.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$86,466
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Human Resources & Staffing
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Qa Tester are Populus Group, Pole To Win, and TEKsystems.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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QA Tester pay FAQ
The national average salary for a QA Tester is $61,800 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a QA Tester salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1914 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a QA Tester employees.
The highest salary for a QA Tester in United States is $98,297 per year.
The lowest salary for a QA Tester in United States is $38,854 per year.
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