Data Tester Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Tester make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Tester in the United States is $70,621 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,977
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,558 to $78,659
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,128
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Data Tester Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,659 $6,555 $1,513 $38
Average $70,621 $5,885 $1,358 $34
25th Percentile $63,558 $5,297 $1,222 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Data Tester Salaries

A Data 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Tester Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data 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): $68,169
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,659
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,640
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,673
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,666
Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Tester$68,169
Intermediate Level Data Tester$68,659
Senior Level Data Tester$69,640
Specialist Level Data Tester$72,673
Expert Level Data Tester$75,666
$68,169 0 yr
$68,659 < 2 yrs
$69,640 2-4 yrs
$72,673 5-8 yrs
$75,666 > 8 yrs
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How Do Data 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 Data Testers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $78,192.
  • California: $77,895.
  • Massachusetts: $76,857.

Top Paying Cities for Data 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: $89,075
  • San Francisco: $88,199
  • Oakland: $86,243

What Skills Can Increase a Data Tester's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.52% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Change Management (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Change management (sometimes abbreviated as CM) is a collective term for all approaches to prepare , support and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. The most common change drivers include: technological evolution, process reviews, crisis, and consumer habit changes; pressure from new business entrants, acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructuring. It includes methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, business process, budget allocations, or other modes of operation that significantly change a company or organization. Organizational change management (OCM) considers the full organization and what needs to change, while change management may be used solely to refer to how people and teams are affected by such organizational transition. It deals with many different disciplines, from behavioral and social sciences to information technology and business solutions.
  • Data Security (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Protecting our organization's data and digital information from unauthorized access, theft, and cyberattacks.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.52%
Change Management 1.5%
Data Security 1.06%
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 Data Tester's salary.
  • Data Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Modeling
$83,333
18%
Tableau
$81,215
15%
Agile
$80,508
14%
Informatica
$80,508
14%
Data Profiling
$79,096
12%
Data Science
$79,096
12%
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Data Tester Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Tester

Salaries for a Data Tester can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $100,777 in 2023 to around $100,197 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Tester salary trends, .

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$100,790
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