Software Quality Assurance Salary in Nevada

How much does a Software Quality Assurance make in Nevada?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Quality Assurance in Nevada is $69,924 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Software Quality Assurance's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,877
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,494 to $74,610
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,550

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Software Quality Assurance Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,610	$6,218	$1,435	$36
Average	$69,924	$5,827	$1,345	$34
25th Percentile	$64,494	$5,374	$1,240	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Software Quality Assurance Salaries

A Software Quality Assurance'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 Software Quality Assurance Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Quality Assurance'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): $70,301
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,230
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,394
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,325
Expert (over 8 years): $147,706

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance	$70,301
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance	$90,230
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance	$109,394
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance	$126,325
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance	$147,706

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How Do Software Quality Assurance 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 Software Quality Assurances. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,225.
California: $77,929.
Massachusetts: $76,890.

District of Columbia $78,225 California $77,929 Massachusetts $76,890 Washington $76,607 New Jersey $76,579 Alaska $76,480 Connecticut $75,505 New York $75,110

Hawaii $73,845 Rhode Island $73,251 Maryland $72,849 Minnesota $72,298 Colorado $72,086 Illinois $72,015 Oregon $71,747 Delaware $71,549

New Hampshire $71,424 Virginia $71,146 Pennsylvania $70,334 Nevada $69,924 North Dakota $69,790 Michigan $69,578 Wisconsin $69,500 Vermont $69,344

Texas $68,913 Maine $68,885 Arizona $68,843 Ohio $68,793 Georgia $68,143 Indiana $67,818 Wyoming $67,755 Utah $67,656

Iowa $67,613 Kansas $67,274 Louisiana $67,175 North Carolina $67,140 Missouri $67,126 Florida $66,850 Montana $66,702 Nebraska $66,561

Kentucky $66,483 South Carolina $66,200 Tennessee $66,024 Idaho $65,953 New Mexico $65,437 Oklahoma $65,324 Alabama $64,908 South Dakota $64,208

Arkansas $63,827 West Virginia $63,622 Mississippi $63,007

Top Paying Cities for Software Quality Assurances

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:

The Lakes: $68,652
Alamo: $70,649
Henderson: $68,666

The Lakes, NV $68,652 Alamo, NV $70,649 Henderson, NV $68,666 Beatty, NV $70,730 Blue Diamond, NV $68,746 Boulder City, NV $68,833 Bunkerville, NV $70,276 Caliente, NV $70,425

Dyer, NV $70,668 Goldfield, NV $70,636 Hiko, NV $70,497 Indian Springs, NV $69,616 Jean, NV $69,279 Amargosa Valley, NV $70,713 Logandale, NV $70,206 Manhattan, NV $70,759

Mercury, NV $70,511 Mesquite, NV $70,684 Moapa, NV $69,651 Laughlin, NV $70,402 North Las Vegas, NV $68,652 Coyote Springs, NV $70,136 Cal Nev Ari, NV $70,103 Overton, NV $69,457

Pahrump, NV $70,230 Panaca, NV $70,351 Pioche, NV $70,362 Round Mountain, NV $70,664 Searchlight, NV $69,775 Silverpeak, NV $70,883 Tonopah, NV $70,661 Sloan, NV $68,692

Las Vegas, NV $68,652 Nellis Afb, NV $68,652 Ely, NV $70,644 Austin, NV $70,602 Baker, NV $70,342 Duckwater, NV $70,700 Eureka, NV $70,642 Lund, NV $70,638

Mc Gill, NV $70,740 Ruth, NV $70,895 Crystal Bay, NV $71,572 Dayton, NV $70,677 Denio, NV $70,472 Empire, NV $70,651 Fallon, NV $70,773 Fernley, NV $70,824

Gabbs, NV $70,665 Gardnerville, NV $70,837 Genoa, NV $70,713 Gerlach, NV $70,682 Glenbrook, NV $70,782 Golconda, NV $70,631 Hawthorne, NV $70,780 Imlay, NV $70,678

Lovelock, NV $70,772 Luning, NV $70,792 Mc Dermitt, NV $70,434 Mina, NV $70,650 Minden, NV $70,657 Nixon, NV $70,677 Orovada, NV $70,526 Paradise Valley, NV $70,615

Schurz, NV $70,708 Silver City, NV $70,553 Silver Springs, NV $70,804 Smith, NV $70,761 Sparks, NV $70,794 Sun Valley, NV $70,796 Valmy, NV $70,764 Verdi, NV $70,908

Virginia City, NV $70,591 Wadsworth, NV $70,766 Wellington, NV $70,770 Winnemucca, NV $70,717 Yerington, NV $70,746 Zephyr Cove, NV $70,854 Stateline, NV $70,883 Incline Village, NV $70,987

Reno, NV $70,793 Carson City, NV $70,482 Washoe Valley, NV $70,536 Elko, NV $70,796 Spring Creek, NV $70,798 Battle Mountain, NV $70,701 Crescent Valley, NV $70,675 Carlin, NV $70,754

Deeth, NV $70,649 Halleck, NV $70,649 Jackpot, NV $70,072 Jarbidge, NV $70,228 Lamoille, NV $70,690 Montello, NV $70,226 Mountain City, NV $70,428 Owyhee, NV $70,239

Ruby Valley, NV $70,621 Tuscarora, NV $70,569 Wells, NV $70,562 West Wendover, NV $70,625

Software Quality Assurance Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Quality Assurance'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 May 01, 2026

$64,494

Average $69,924/year

$74,610

$5,374

Average $5,827/month

$6,218

$1,240

Average $1,345/week

$1,435

$31

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,610	$6,218	$1,435	$36
Average	$69,924	$5,827	$1,345	$34
25th Percentile	$64,494	$5,374	$1,240	$31

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