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Software Testing and Quality Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Testing and Quality Manager make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Testing and Quality Manager in the United States is $137,690 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

However, a Software Testing and Quality Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,750
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,990 to $148,190
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,338
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Software Testing and Quality Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $148,190 $12,349 $2,850 $71
Average $137,690 $11,474 $2,648 $66
25th Percentile $125,990 $10,499 $2,423 $61
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Key Factors That Influence Software Testing and Quality Manager Salaries

A Software Testing and Quality Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Testing and Quality Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Testing and Quality Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Software QA Engineer VI (10-12 years): $176,547
  • Software Testing and Quality Supervisor (12+ years): $120,618
  • Software Testing and Quality Manager (12+ years): $137,647
  • Software Testing and Quality Senior Manager (12+ years): $166,347
  • Software QA Director (12+ years): $191,185
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Software QA Engineer VI10-12 years$176,547
Software Testing and Quality Supervisor12+ years$120,618
Software Testing and Quality Manager12+ years$137,647
Software Testing and Quality Senior Manager12+ years$166,347
Software QA Director12+ years$191,185
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Top Paying Cities for Software Testing and Quality Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $173,690
  • San Francisco: $171,990
  • Oakland: $168,090

What Skills Can Increase a Software Testing and Quality Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.87% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Analysis 4.87%
Packaging 2.07%
Microsoft Office 1.58%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Software Testing and Quality Manager's salary.
  • Data Warehouse: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Warehouse
 $151,459
10%
Influencing
 $144,575
5%
Computer Science
 $143,198
4%
Team Management
 $143,198
4%
Scrum
 $143,198
4%
Continuous Improvement
 $141,821
3%
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Software Testing and Quality Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Testing and Quality Manager'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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$125,990
Average $137,690/year
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Average $66/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $148,190 $12,349 $2,850 $71
Average $137,690 $11,474 $2,648 $66
25th Percentile $125,990 $10,499 $2,423 $61

Software Testing and Quality Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Software Testing and Quality Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Software Testing and Quality Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $166,350 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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Salary Trends for Software Testing and Quality Manager

Salaries for a Software Testing and Quality Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $131,771 in 2023 to around $130,163 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Testing and Quality Manager salary trends, .

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