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Hourly Wage for Software QA Engineer V Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Software QA Engineer V?

As of November 01, 2025, the average hourly rate for a Software QA Engineer V in the United States is $77, which translates to an annual salary of about $160,900.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70 to $84 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64 per hour
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Software QA Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $175,600 $14,633 $3,377 $84
Average $160,900 $13,408 $3,094 $77
25th Percentile $146,500 $12,208 $2,817 $70
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Key Factors That Influence Software QA Engineer V Salaries

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Software QA Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software QA Engineer V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on November 01, 2025
$146,500
Average $160,900/year
$175,600
$12,208
Average $13,408/month
$14,633
$2,817
Average $3,094/week
$3,377
$70
Average $77/hour
$84
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $175,600 $14,633 $3,377 $84
Average $160,900 $13,408 $3,094 $77
25th Percentile $146,500 $12,208 $2,817 $70

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Software QA Engineer V bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 67.9%
Bonuses 5.6%
Social Security 5.5%
401k/403b 3.1%
Disability 1.5%
Healthcare 3.5%
Pension 4.0%
Time Off 9.0%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $160,900 67.9%
Bonus $13,200 5.6%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $12,978 5.5%
401K/403B $7,312 3.1%
Disability $3,482 1.5%
Healthcare $8,352 3.5%
Pension $9,401 4.0%
Time Off $21,428 9.0%
Total Compensation $237,053 100%
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