Software Quality Assurance Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Software Quality Assurance Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Software Quality Assurance Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $127,106 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $111,166 and $142,424. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Software QA Specialist

Alarm.com - Liberty Lake , WA

Our Software QA Specialist will work onsite at our Liberty Lake, WA headquarters. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 36 days ago

Omni Defined Contribution QA Specialist

Codeworks L.L.C - Remote , OR

We have a remote opening with our direct client for a QA Specialist proficient with Omni Defined ... Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago

QA Specialist

Speak - San Francisco , CA

What you'll be doing As a QA Specialist at Speak, your responsibilities will include: * Work ... Familiarity with product development and release software and tools in the context of technology ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago

Sr Quality Assurance Specialist - Reviewer

LGM PHARMA SOLUTIONS LLC - Irvine , CA

We currently have an open position for a Sr Quality Assurance Specialist - Reviewer reporting to ... Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, as well as other software packages. Job Type

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 52 days ago

Quality Assurance Tester (Technical Support Specialist II)

Accretive Technology Group - Seattle , WA

As a Quality Assurance Tester (Technical Support Specialist II) you will: * Collaborate closely ... Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. * Experience working in an ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 29 days ago

PERC QA Engineer

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software) - Wilsonville , OR

You will collaborate with senior software engineers, quality assurance specialists, product engineers, and customer support professionals to help deliver timely product releases that exceed our ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

What does a Software Quality Assurance Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Test fixes, analyze results and perform post-resolution follow-up to ensure issues have been adequately resolved.

February 05, 2023

Performs gap analysis of quality and analyzes monthly trending reports of key quality indicators for co-manufacturing sites to ensure continuous quality improvement.

October 02, 2022

Participates in technical issues and independent software code reviews for incremental and iterative development efforts to assess compliance with industry-wide and MDA quality assurance standards and best practices.

November 23, 2022

Demonstrated experience within the last 1-2 years testing User interface for consistency and details, and testing applications for compliance to standards and required configurations including accessibility standards.

February 05, 2023

Reviews NuScale Level 2 and higher procedures for compliance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP), the Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD), and the ASME BPVC Section III Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual (NQAM).

March 05, 2023

Works closely with team members to emphasize quality throughout the entire SDLC.

March 29, 2023

Provide supervisor support on selected, large-scope projects involving data collection and / or research small scope individual topics drafting recommendations to QA management.

April 24, 2023

Create, edit, and update test plans and test cases, ensuring complete test coverage, full test documentation for all code to be tested, and appropriate use of test methodology.

April 27, 2023

Develops briefings and alternative courses of action and prepares detailed technical summaries, analyses, and reports outlining critical quality assurance issues and metrics which may affect the mission, goals, and sustainment of the C2BMC system.

May 07, 2023

Understanding of the role of QA in the safety related software development, verification and validation, and test cycle.

May 17, 2023

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What is the average salary for Software Quality Assurance Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Quality Assurance Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Software Quality Assurance Specialist ranges from $111,166 to $142,424 with the average base salary of $127,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,820 to $156,042 with the average total cash compensation of $135,548.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$127,106	$111,166 - $142,424
Bonus	$8,442	$5,654 - $13,618
Total Pay	$135,548	$116,820 - $156,042

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Quality Assurance Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,791 - $143,225	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,791 - $143,225	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,664 - $143,062	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,749 - $143,171	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,749 - $143,171	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,247 - $139,965	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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