Software Quality Tester Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Software Quality Tester make in San Diego, CA? The average Software Quality Tester salary in San Diego, CA is $50,980 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,572 and $56,886. 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 Quality Assurance Tester

Anatomage, Inc. - Santa Clara , CA

About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Software QA Tester to join our dynamic team. This role will focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of our interactive 3D simulations for high school ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Manpower- Las Vegas - Las Vegas , NV

We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Tester to become an integral part of our team! You will develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software issues. Responsibilities

ZipRecruiter - 41 days ago

IOS Mobile QA Tester

Solomon Page - San Francisco , CA

Seeking a Mobile QA Tester who is adept at finding bugs in software. As a QA Tester, you will be responsible for writing and executing test cases to verify the functionality of software. You'll need ...

LinkedIn - 10 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 - 31 days ago

Software Tester

Milestone Technology, Inc. - Olympia , WA

We are seeking a Software Tester to become an integral part of our team! You will develop and ... Previous experience in software development, quality assurance, or other related fields * Knowledge ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Web QA Tester

Intrepid Studios - San Diego , CA

The QA Tester is responsible for performing varied test efforts, interfacing with development, test ... Strong understanding of software development cycles * Excellent written and verbal communication ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 30 days ago

What does a Software Quality Tester do?

Common responsibilities of a Software Quality Tester

Development and presentation of technical documentation, test cases, test reports, test data sets and other briefing materials to support program status reviews, control gates, and other presentations as directed by program management.

November 01, 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.

November 15, 2022

Understanding of SDLC best practices, tools, and processes.

March 04, 2023

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

March 20, 2023

Creates manual test cases to be used in testing business applications in order to verify that client requirements are incorporated into the system design.

April 05, 2023

Document and interpret business and technical requirements for testing utilizing various development methodologies, waterfall, agile, iterative.

April 09, 2023

Communicate (electronically and verbally) with customers in non-technical language .

April 15, 2023

Provide consultation on complex projects and serve as a top-level specialist of most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.

April 16, 2023

Participate in sprint planning with business analysts, technical writers, and developers to ensure the business requirements are understood fully.

April 30, 2023

Execute test cases based on functional specifications for new products as well as change requests (defects, enhancements, new features functionality).

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Software Quality Tester in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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43572

56886

50980

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

43914

59294

52366

What is the average salary for Software Quality Tester 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 Tester in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Software Quality Tester ranges from $43,572 to $56,886 with the average base salary of $50,980. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,914 to $59,294 with the average total cash compensation of $52,366.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,980	$43,572 - $56,886
Bonus	$1,385	$342 - $2,408
Total Pay	$52,366	$43,914 - $59,294

* 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 Tester Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,651 - $56,990	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,781 - $57,160	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,538 - $56,842	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,844 - $57,242	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,538 - $56,842	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,247 - $57,767	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

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