Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Quality Assurance Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Quality Assurance Analyst in the United States is $73,085 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,066
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,943 to $78,309
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,262
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Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $78,309 $6,526 $1,506 $38
Average $73,085 $6,090 $1,405 $35
25th Percentile $67,943 $5,662 $1,307 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salaries

A Software Quality Assurance 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Quality Assurance 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): $72,700
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,310
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,128
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,637
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,747
Levels Salary
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Analyst$72,700
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Analyst$93,310
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Analyst$113,128
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Analyst$130,637
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Analyst$152,747
$72,700 0 yr
$93,310 < 2 yrs
$113,128 2-4 yrs
$130,637 5-8 yrs
$152,747 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Software Quality Assurance 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:

  • San Jose: $92,182
  • San Francisco: $91,172
  • Oakland: $89,251

What Skills Can Increase a Software Quality Assurance Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.71% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Test Automation (Mentioned in 3.05% Job Postings): Leveraging automation tools to maintain test data, execute tests, and analyze test results to improve software quality.
  • Automated Testing (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Test automation is the use of software to control the execution of tests and the comparison of predicted to actual outcomes.
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Analysis 4.71%
Test Automation 3.05%
Automated Testing 1.76%
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 Software Quality Assurance Analyst's salary.
  • Java: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Software Development: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Java
 $76,008
4%
Innovation
 $75,277
3%
Software Development
 $75,277
3%
Computer Science
 $75,277
3%
Programming
 $75,277
3%
Test Automation
 $74,546
2%
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How Education impacts a Software Quality Assurance Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Software Quality Assurance Analysts enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Software Quality Assurance Analyst with a No Diploma is between $62,150 and $66,214).

Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 5.2%
Associates 11.2%
Bachelors 56.7%
Masters 23.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Quality Assurance 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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$67,943
Average $73,085/year
$78,309
$5,662
Average $6,090/month
$6,526
$1,307
Average $1,405/week
$1,506
$33
Average $35/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $78,309 $6,526 $1,506 $38
Average $73,085 $6,090 $1,405 $35
25th Percentile $67,943 $5,662 $1,307 $33

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Salary Trends for Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Salaries for a Software Quality Assurance Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,038 in 2023 to around $69,127 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Quality Assurance Analyst salary trends, .

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