Software Tester Salary in Albany, NY

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Tester in Albany, NY is $91,206. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,537 to $98,249, with most professionals earning between $78,464 and $104,661.

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Average Salary Range for Software Tester in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Software Tester in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Tester in Albany, NY. The base salary for Software Tester ranges from $84,537 to $98,249 with the average base salary of $91,206. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,077 to $102,296 with the average total cash compensation of $94,158.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $91,206 $84,537 - $98,249
Bonus $2,952 $2,541 - $4,047
Total Pay $94,158 $87,077 - $102,296
* 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 Tester Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,328 - $98,007 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,503 - $98,210 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,168 - $105,955 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,461 - $99,323 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,353 - $98,036 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,485 - $102,838 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

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