Software Qa Manager Salaries
How much does a Software Qa Manager make?
Total pay range
$122K - $202K/yr
$156K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$95K - $150K/yrBase pay
$28K - $51K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Software Qa Managers
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for a Software Qa Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $215,485 and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $157,146.
Information Technology
$215,485
Information Technology
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
$157,146
Recent salaries shared by Software QA Manager
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software QA Manager
15+ years
$137K/yr
$123K • $14K
Rahway, NJ
submitted on Apr 10, 2026
$137K/yr
$123K • $14K
Software QA Manager
7-9 years
$83K/yr
$83K • $0
Clearwater, FL
submitted on Sep 15, 2025
$83K/yr
$83K • $0
Software QA Manager
7-9 years
$253K/yr
$209K • $44K
Roseville, CA
submitted on May 30, 2025
$253K/yr
$209K • $44K
Software QA Manager
7-9 years
$147K - $171K/yr
Brooklyn, NY
submitted on May 30, 2025
$147K - $171K/yr
Software QA Manager
15+ years
$92K - $108K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Apr 16, 2025
$92K - $108K/yr
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Software QA Manager
1-3 years
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Syracuse, NY
submitted on Apr 12, 2025
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Software QA Manager
15+ years
$153K - $177K/yr
Newark, DE
submitted on Mar 27, 2025
$153K - $177K/yr
Software QA Manager
7-9 years
$164K/yr
$164K • $0
Boston, MA
submitted on Nov 12, 2024
$164K/yr
$164K • $0
Software QA Manager
4-6 years
$126K/yr
$126K • $0
Albuquerque, NM
submitted on Sep 26, 2024
$126K/yr
$126K • $0
Software QA Manager
10-14 years
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Denver, CO
submitted on Sep 11, 2024
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Software QA Manager salaries
How much does a Software QA Manager in United States make?
The average salary for a Software QA Manager is $156,016 per year or $75 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $252,428 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $122,167 (25th percentile) and $201,804 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 376 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software QA Manager employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Software QA Manager in United States?
The highest salary for a Software QA Manager in United States is $201,804 per year, $16,817 per month or $97 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Software QA Manager in United States?
The lowest salary for a Software QA Manager in United States is $122,167 per year, $10,181 per month or $59 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Software QA Manager?
The salary trajectory of a Software QA Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $100,172 per year (estimate) and goes up to $261,197 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.