How much does a QA Tester make?

The average salary for a QA Tester is $76,920 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2097 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a QA Tester employees in United States.

The highest salary for a QA Tester in United States is $102,462 per year.

The lowest salary for a QA Tester in United States is $57,924 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a QA Tester or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a QA Tester.

Pay for quality assurance testers (QA) often reaches the six-figure range, reflecting demand for their services and barriers to entry. Quality assurance testers with experience or interest in working with healthcare and medical insurance related applications may command especially high pay, since job growth will be especially high in this area. Candidates who work for software publishers or manufacturers will generally earn higher pay than those who work for insurance carriers or management companies.

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Glassdoor's anonymous data reveals that 66% of QA testers are satisfied with the amount they earn. If you want your salary to qualify as a good one, additional pay of $4,734.47 per year, a bachelor's degree, and two to four years experience may help.

The amount you'll make as a QA tester depends on your skills, your experience, and whether you follow the typical career path. You should expect to make between $44,866.65 and $132,383.58, with a total pay of approximately $76,922.74. Years in the field and in-demand skills may qualify you to apply for senior QA tester roles.

Do you want to make more money as a QA tester? You might want to consider earning a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as computer science or engineering. It's also a good idea to get a software quality assurance certification from an industry body such as the International Software Certification Board. Make sure you're familiar with relevant technologies and processes such as Selenium, API testing, Agile, and automation testing. Keep up with what's going on in the software industry, and try to learn the basics of programming. Finally, make sure your communication skills are great and that you have a good understanding of the software development cycle.

It's important to know how to negotiate a fair salary. If you're still looking for QA tester jobs, try your best to impress in the interview, and emphasize skills or qualifications that help you stand out from the crowd. Go into the salary negotiation feeling confident, and don't be afraid to ask for 5% to 10% more than the posted salary. If you want to negotiate a higher salary in your current job, ask for a discussion with your boss and come armed with arguments. Find out how much new hires earn, what other jobs would pay, and list all skills, qualifications, and experience you've gained since you were hired.