What are the main factors that influence a Software QA Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Software QA Analyst's salary?

A Software QA Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Software QA Analyst (0-2 years)earns $78,620, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,912, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $122,347, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,280, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,167,

What are the highest paying states for a Software QA Analyst?

Software QA Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software QA Analyst roles are District of Columbia $83,724, California $83,406, Massachusetts $82,295. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software QA Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Software QA Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Software QA Director: $191,190; Software QA Manager: $137,650; Software Qa Lead: $126,383; Software QA Supervisor: $120,620; Senior Software Qa Analyst: $111,098.

Software QA Analyst Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Software QA Analyst make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software QA Analyst in Hawaii is $79,036 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,830
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,479 to $84,686
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,420

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Software QA Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,686	$7,057	$1,629	$41
Average	$79,036	$6,586	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$73,479	$6,123	$1,413	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Software QA Analyst Salaries

A Software QA Analyst'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 QA Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software QA Analyst'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): $78,620
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,912
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,347
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,280
Expert (over 8 years): $165,167

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software QA Analyst	$78,620
Software ... Level Software QA Analyst	$100,912
Software ... Level Software QA Analyst	$122,347
Software ... Level Software QA Analyst	$141,280
Software ... Level Software QA Analyst	$165,167

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How Do Software QA Analyst 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 QA Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,724.
California: $83,406.
Massachusetts: $82,295.

District of Columbia $83,724 California $83,406 Massachusetts $82,295 Washington $81,992 New Jersey $81,962 Alaska $81,856 Connecticut $80,813 New York $80,389

Hawaii $79,036 Rhode Island $78,400 Maryland $77,969 Minnesota $77,380 Colorado $77,153 Illinois $77,077 Oregon $76,790 Delaware $76,578

New Hampshire $76,445 Virginia $76,147 Pennsylvania $75,277 Nevada $74,839 North Dakota $74,695 Michigan $74,468 Wisconsin $74,385 Vermont $74,219

Texas $73,758 Maine $73,727 Arizona $73,682 Ohio $73,629 Georgia $72,933 Indiana $72,585 Wyoming $72,517 Utah $72,412

Iowa $72,366 Kansas $72,003 Louisiana $71,897 North Carolina $71,860 Missouri $71,844 Florida $71,549 Montana $71,391 Nebraska $71,239

Kentucky $71,156 South Carolina $70,854 Tennessee $70,665 Idaho $70,589 New Mexico $70,037 Oklahoma $69,916 Alabama $69,470 South Dakota $68,721

Arkansas $68,313 West Virginia $68,094 Mississippi $67,436

Top Paying Cities for Software QA Analysts

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:

Aiea: $78,635
Anahola: $78,106
Captain Cook: $78,106

Aiea, HI $78,635 Anahola, HI $78,106 Captain Cook, HI $78,106 Eleele, HI $78,106 Ewa Beach, HI $78,635 Kapolei, HI $78,461 Haiku, HI $78,106 Hakalau, HI $78,106

Haleiwa, HI $78,106 Hana, HI $78,106 Hanalei, HI $78,106 Hanamaulu, HI $78,106 Hanapepe, HI $78,106 Hauula, HI $78,279 Hawaii National Park, HI $78,106 Hawi, HI $78,106

Hilo, HI $78,106 Princeville, HI $78,106 Holualoa, HI $78,106 Honaunau, HI $78,106 Honokaa, HI $78,106 Honomu, HI $78,106 Hoolehua, HI $78,106 Kaaawa, HI $78,423

Kahuku, HI $78,106 Kahului, HI $78,106 Kailua, HI $78,635 Ocean View, HI $78,106 Waikoloa, HI $78,106 Keauhou, HI $78,106 Kailua Kona, HI $78,106 Kalaheo, HI $78,106

Kalaupapa, HI $78,106 Kamuela, HI $78,106 Kaneohe, HI $78,635 Kapaa, HI $78,106 Kaumakani, HI $78,106 Kaunakakai, HI $78,106 Keaau, HI $78,106 Kealakekua, HI $78,106

Kealia, HI $78,106 Kekaha, HI $78,106 Kihei, HI $78,106 Kilauea, HI $78,106 Kapaau, HI $78,106 Koloa, HI $78,106 Kualapuu, HI $78,106 Kunia, HI $78,385

Kurtistown, HI $78,106 Lahaina, HI $78,106 Laie, HI $78,174 Lanai City, HI $78,106 Laupahoehoe, HI $78,106 Lawai, HI $78,106 Lihue, HI $78,106 Makawao, HI $78,106

Makaweli, HI $78,106 Maunaloa, HI $78,106 Mountain View, HI $78,106 Naalehu, HI $78,106 Ninole, HI $78,106 Ookala, HI $78,106 Paauilo, HI $78,106 Pahala, HI $78,106

Pahoa, HI $78,106 Paia, HI $78,106 Papaaloa, HI $78,106 Papaikou, HI $78,106 Pearl City, HI $78,635 Pepeekeo, HI $78,106 Puunene, HI $78,106 Volcano, HI $78,106

Wahiawa, HI $78,385 Pukalani, HI $78,106 Mililani, HI $78,491 Kula, HI $78,106 Waialua, HI $78,106 Waianae, HI $78,174 Wailuku, HI $78,106 Waimanalo, HI $78,635

Waimea, HI $78,106 Waipahu, HI $78,597 Honolulu, HI $78,635 J B P H H, HI $78,635 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $78,423 Schofield Barracks, HI $78,355 Fort Shafter, HI $78,635 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $78,635

Camp H M Smith, HI $78,635 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $78,597 Wake Island, HI $78,635

Software QA Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software QA Analyst'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.

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$73,479

Average $79,036/year

$84,686

$6,123

Average $6,586/month

$7,057

$1,413

Average $1,520/week

$1,629

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,686	$7,057	$1,629	$41
Average	$79,036	$6,586	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$73,479	$6,123	$1,413	$35

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