User Acceptance Tester Salary in the United States

How much does an User Acceptance Tester make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an User Acceptance Tester in the United States is $53,716 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an User Acceptance Tester's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,036
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,400 to $61,735
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,829
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User Acceptance Tester Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $61,735 $5,145 $1,187 $30
Average $53,716 $4,476 $1,033 $26
25th Percentile $45,400 $3,783 $873 $22
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Key Factors That Influence User Acceptance Tester Salaries

An User Acceptance Tester'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects User Acceptance Tester Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an User Acceptance Tester'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): $52,907
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,485
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,293
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,629
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,297
Levels Salary
Entry Level User Acceptance Tester$52,907
Intermediate Level User Acceptance Tester$53,485
Senior Level User Acceptance Tester$54,293
Specialist Level User Acceptance Tester$57,629
Expert Level User Acceptance Tester$59,297
$52,907 0 yr
$53,485 < 2 yrs
$54,293 2-4 yrs
$57,629 5-8 yrs
$59,297 > 8 yrs
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How Do User Acceptance Tester 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 User Acceptance Testers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $59,474.
  • California: $59,249.
  • Massachusetts: $58,459.

Top Paying Cities for User Acceptance Testers

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: $67,752
  • San Francisco: $67,010
  • Oakland: $65,598

What Skills Can Increase an User Acceptance Tester's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 35.34% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Public Relations (Mentioned in 2.23% Job Postings): Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.
  • Sports Medicine (Mentioned in 0.67% Job Postings): A branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coaching 35.34%
Public Relations 2.23%
Sports Medicine 0.67%
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 an User Acceptance Tester's salary.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Programming
$56,402
5%
Presentation
$55,327
3%
Communication Skills
$54,790
2%
Physical Education
$54,790
2%
Spring
$54,790
2%
Square
$54,790
2%
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User Acceptance Tester Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For User Acceptance Tester roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't., offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, User Acceptance Tester positions in Nonprofit. typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view User Acceptance Tester as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an User Acceptance Tester

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't.$59,087$28.010%

How Education impacts an User Acceptance Tester's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many User Acceptance Testers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an User Acceptance Tester with a No Diploma is between $52,340 and $58,974).

User Acceptance Tester Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for User Acceptance Tester
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 13.6%
Associates 2.9%
Bachelors 48.5%
Masters 33.0%
Doctorate 1.0%
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User Acceptance Tester Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an User Acceptance Tester'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for User Acceptance Tester

Salaries for an User Acceptance Tester can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,464 in 2023 to around $65,651 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of User Acceptance Tester salary trends, .

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FAQ about User Acceptance Tester

1. What industry pays the highest salary for User Acceptance Tester?

The Edu., Gov't. industry offers the highest average compensation for User Acceptance Tester roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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