Software QA Tester Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

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How much does a Software QA Tester make in Des Moines, IA? The average Software QA Tester salary in Des Moines, IA is $67,853 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $59,999 and $76,222. 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	$52,847	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$59,999	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$67,853	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$76,222	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Software QA Tester Salary	$83,840	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025

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Indonesian Localization Tester

Centific - Cupertino , CA

We are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Tester proficient in Indonesian language to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in QA or Linguistic Testing ...

LinkedIn - 34 days ago

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PRIDE Health - Boston , MA

... for quality assurance tasks of all equipment and software including, but not limited to, daily, monthly, and annual quality assurance testing (QA). Appropriately documents and tracks quality ...

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QA Process Validation

SciPro - San Diego , CA

(QA) Process Validation Specialist San Diego, CA 12 month initial contract Job Summary: We are ... Experience with Analytical Software (e.g., Minitab). * Soft Skills: Ability to manage multiple ...

LinkedIn - 14 days ago

TeleOps Operator (Autonomous Vehicle Remote Operator)

Bee Talent Solutions - Reno , NV

Basic knowledge of Windows, Linux, Software/QA testing * Basic understanding of data analysis to help build out and analyze metrics * Basic QA testing experience * Experience playing video games

LinkedIn - 14 days ago

Senior Quality Management Systems Engineer

Biotech-Pharmaceutical Industry - San Diego , CA

Responsible for testing, assisting and executing validation test scripts in MasterControl. * Will ... Assurance & Quality Systems required. * 5 Years of Quality Systems experience required; Master ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

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These operators will conduct comprehensive testing of flight test vehicles, from subsystem ... quality assurance practices Physical Requirements · Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds · ...

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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 Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Software QA Tester ranges from $59,999 to $76,222 with the average base salary of $67,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,384 to $79,163 with the average total cash compensation of $69,901.

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About Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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