Performance Testing Salary in the United States

How much does a Performance Testing make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Performance Testing in the United States is $81,873 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Performance Testing's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,293
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,311 to $88,374
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,515
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Performance Testing Salaries by Percentile

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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,374 $7,364 $1,699 $42
Average $81,873 $6,823 $1,574 $39
25th Percentile $73,311 $6,109 $1,410 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Performance Testing Salaries

A Performance Testing'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 Performance Testing Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Performance Testing'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,657
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,598
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,045
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,164
  • Expert (over 8 years): $168,142
Levels Salary
Performan... Level Performance Testing$83,657
DevOps En... Level Performance Testing$101,598
DevOps En... Level Performance Testing$136,045
DevOps En... Level Performance Testing$152,164
DevOps En... Level Performance Testing$168,142
$83,657 0 yr
$101,598 < 2 yrs
$136,045 2-4 yrs
$152,164 5-8 yrs
$168,142 > 8 yrs
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How Do Performance Testing Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Performance Testings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,650.
  • California: $90,306.
  • Massachusetts: $89,102.

Top Paying Cities for Performance Testings

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: $103,266
  • San Francisco: $102,251
  • Oakland: $99,983

What Skills Can Increase a Performance Testing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 2.31% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Networking 2.31%
Linux 3.23%
Computer Science 2.04%
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 Performance Testing's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Amazon Web Services: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$90,879
11%
Consulting
$88,423
8%
Amazon Web Services
$87,604
7%
Collaborating
$85,967
5%
Project Management
$85,967
5%
Azure
$85,148
4%
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Performance Testing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Performance Testing'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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Performance Testing

Salaries for a Performance Testing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $83,871 in 2023 to around $83,881 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Performance Testing salary trends, .

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