How much does a Software Tester make in Augusta, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Tester in Augusta, GA is $82,939. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,876 to $89,344, with most professionals earning between $71,356 and $95,176.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Software Tester ranges from $76,876 to $89,344 with the average base salary of $82,939. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,188 to $93,026 with the average total cash compensation of $85,626.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $82,939 $76,876 - $89,344
Bonus $2,688 $2,312 - $3,682
Total Pay $85,626 $79,188 - $93,026
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,541 - $90,117 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbia, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,012 - $89,503 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Anderson, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,915 - $90,551 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,047 - $94,192 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,530 - $91,266 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,198 - $89,719 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
See salaries for Software Tester in locations close to Augusta, GA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Software Tester I LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $38,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,560
JOB TITLE Software Tester II LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $45,270 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,230
JOB TITLE Software Tester III LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $50,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,430
JOB TITLE Software Tester IV LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $65,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,410
JOB TITLE Software QA Tester LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $57,215 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,686
JOB TITLE Junior Software Tester LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $38,715 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,872
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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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