Software QA Tester Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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How much does a Software QA Tester make in Boston, MA? The average Software QA Tester salary in Boston, MA is $78,233 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $69,176 and $87,886. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$60,930	Boston,MA	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$69,176	Boston,MA	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$78,233	Boston,MA	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$87,886	Boston,MA	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$96,674	Boston,MA	April 01, 2025

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QA Tester with Security Clearance

BigBear.ai - WASHINGTON , DC

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA)/Tester to support a team of software developers and engineers in building a full-stack web application o

- 2 days ago

QA Tester/Engineer-Top Secret clearance required with Security Clearance

Deloitte - WASHINGTON , DC

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology. A system's professional who wants to work in a collaborative environment. As an experienced (Skillset

- 2 days ago

Software Tester with Security Clearance

Radiance Technologies - BEAVERCREEK , OH

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Dayton, OH area. We offer highly competitive salari

- 2 days ago

Software Tester I with Security Clearance

Nakupuna Companies - HONOLULU , HI

Overview Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Software Tester I. The Software Tester I is a team member who is starting or in the early stages of their career i

- 2 days ago

Software Tester (Travel) with Security Clearance

Amentum - FREDERICKSBURG , VA

Amentum is looking for engineers to join our USN advance technology development team. Someone to code, optimize and build software speed and efficiency in an R&

- 2 days ago

Software QA Analyst III with Security Clearance

CACI - NORFOLK , VA

Software QA Analyst III Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel R

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What does a Software QA Tester do?

Software QA Tester in Austin, TX

Works with the customer and development to reproduce production problems and identify gaps in the regression test suite (both manual and automated).

February 16, 2023

Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.

April 23, 2023

Assist in building a culture of learning and continuous improvement for the team.

May 06, 2023

Software QA Tester in Clearwater, FL

Participate in project/release planning to establish and maintain testing strategies and initial scheduling estimates per project.

February 22, 2023

Execute System Test Cases, track and report defects, work with developers to resolve defects.

April 02, 2023

Software QA Tester in Rockville, MD

Understanding of Agile DevSecOps Knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems.

April 20, 2023

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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87886

78233

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91275

80593

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software QA Tester in Boston, MA. The base salary for Software QA Tester ranges from $69,176 to $87,886 with the average base salary of $78,233. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,774 to $91,275 with the average total cash compensation of $80,593.

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About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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