Software Quality Engineer Salary in Nevada

How much does a Software Quality Engineer make in Nevada?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Quality Engineer in Nevada is $71,789 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,981
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,214 to $76,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,138

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Software Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,600	$6,383	$1,473	$37
Average	$71,789	$5,982	$1,381	$35
25th Percentile	$66,214	$5,518	$1,273	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Software Quality Engineer Salaries

A Software Quality Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Quality Engineer'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): $72,176
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,637
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,312
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,695
Expert (over 8 years): $151,645

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$72,176
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$92,637
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$112,312
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$129,695
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$151,645

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

District of Columbia: $80,312.
California: $80,007.
Massachusetts: $78,941.

District of Columbia $80,312 California $80,007 Massachusetts $78,941 Washington $78,651 New Jersey $78,622 Alaska $78,520 Connecticut $77,519 New York $77,113

Hawaii $75,815 Rhode Island $75,205 Maryland $74,792 Minnesota $74,226 Colorado $74,009 Illinois $73,936 Oregon $73,660 Delaware $73,457

New Hampshire $73,330 Virginia $73,044 Pennsylvania $72,210 Nevada $71,789 North Dakota $71,651 Michigan $71,434 Wisconsin $71,354 Vermont $71,194

Texas $70,752 Maine $70,723 Arizona $70,679 Ohio $70,628 Georgia $69,961 Indiana $69,627 Wyoming $69,562 Utah $69,461

Iowa $69,417 Kansas $69,069 Louisiana $68,967 North Carolina $68,931 Missouri $68,917 Florida $68,634 Montana $68,481 Nebraska $68,336

Kentucky $68,256 South Carolina $67,966 Tennessee $67,785 Idaho $67,712 New Mexico $67,183 Oklahoma $67,067 Alabama $66,639 South Dakota $65,921

Arkansas $65,529 West Virginia $65,319 Mississippi $64,688

Top Paying Cities for Software Quality Engineers

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: $70,483
Alamo: $72,533
Henderson: $70,498

The Lakes, NV $70,483 Alamo, NV $72,533 Henderson, NV $70,498 Beatty, NV $72,617 Blue Diamond, NV $70,580 Boulder City, NV $70,669 Bunkerville, NV $72,151 Caliente, NV $72,303

Dyer, NV $72,554 Goldfield, NV $72,520 Hiko, NV $72,377 Indian Springs, NV $71,473 Jean, NV $71,127 Amargosa Valley, NV $72,599 Logandale, NV $72,079 Manhattan, NV $72,646

Mercury, NV $72,392 Mesquite, NV $72,569 Moapa, NV $71,509 Laughlin, NV $72,280 North Las Vegas, NV $70,483 Coyote Springs, NV $72,007 Cal Nev Ari, NV $71,973 Overton, NV $71,310

Pahrump, NV $72,103 Panaca, NV $72,228 Pioche, NV $72,239 Round Mountain, NV $72,548 Searchlight, NV $71,637 Silverpeak, NV $72,774 Tonopah, NV $72,546 Sloan, NV $70,524

Las Vegas, NV $70,483 Nellis Afb, NV $70,483 Ely, NV $72,529 Austin, NV $72,485 Baker, NV $72,218 Duckwater, NV $72,585 Eureka, NV $72,527 Lund, NV $72,522

Mc Gill, NV $72,627 Ruth, NV $72,786 Crystal Bay, NV $73,481 Dayton, NV $72,562 Denio, NV $72,352 Empire, NV $72,535 Fallon, NV $72,661 Fernley, NV $72,713

Gabbs, NV $72,550 Gardnerville, NV $72,726 Genoa, NV $72,599 Gerlach, NV $72,567 Glenbrook, NV $72,670 Golconda, NV $72,515 Hawthorne, NV $72,668 Imlay, NV $72,564

Lovelock, NV $72,660 Luning, NV $72,680 Mc Dermitt, NV $72,313 Mina, NV $72,535 Minden, NV $72,542 Nixon, NV $72,562 Orovada, NV $72,408 Paradise Valley, NV $72,499

Schurz, NV $72,594 Silver City, NV $72,435 Silver Springs, NV $72,693 Smith, NV $72,649 Sparks, NV $72,682 Sun Valley, NV $72,685 Valmy, NV $72,651 Verdi, NV $72,799

Virginia City, NV $72,474 Wadsworth, NV $72,654 Wellington, NV $72,658 Winnemucca, NV $72,604 Yerington, NV $72,633 Zephyr Cove, NV $72,744 Stateline, NV $72,774 Incline Village, NV $72,881

Reno, NV $72,681 Carson City, NV $72,362 Washoe Valley, NV $72,418 Elko, NV $72,685 Spring Creek, NV $72,687 Battle Mountain, NV $72,587 Crescent Valley, NV $72,560 Carlin, NV $72,641

Deeth, NV $72,533 Halleck, NV $72,533 Jackpot, NV $71,941 Jarbidge, NV $72,102 Lamoille, NV $72,576 Montello, NV $72,099 Mountain City, NV $72,307 Owyhee, NV $72,112

Ruby Valley, NV $72,505 Tuscarora, NV $72,451 Wells, NV $72,445 West Wendover, NV $72,509

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

Understanding how a Software Quality Engineer'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

$66,214

Average $71,789/year

$76,600

$5,518

Average $5,982/month

$6,383

$1,273

Average $1,381/week

$1,473

$32

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,600	$6,383	$1,473	$37
Average	$71,789	$5,982	$1,381	$35
25th Percentile	$66,214	$5,518	$1,273	$32

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