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$79,569
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Software QA is $79,569 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $74,066 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 $5,503 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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$127,884
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$36
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$120,039
/ yr
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$131,125
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$69
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$53
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$107,169
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Software QA Salaries
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Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
$70K | $20K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
/hr
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
$55K | $1K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 7-9 years
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
/hr
$32 | $2K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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Software QA pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Software QA is $74,066 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Software QA salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 166 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software QA employees.
The highest salary for a Software QA in United States is $115,726 per year.
The lowest salary for a Software QA in United States is $47,403 per year.
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