Software Tester Salary in Lexington, KY

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How much does a Software Tester make in Lexington, KY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Tester in Lexington, KY is $83,387. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,291 to $89,827, with most professionals earning between $71,742 and $95,691.

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Average Salary Range for Software Tester in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

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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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Software Tester ranges from $77,291 to $89,827 with the average base salary of $83,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,616 to $93,529 with the average total cash compensation of $86,089.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,387 $77,291 - $89,827
Bonus $2,702 $2,325 - $3,702
Total Pay $86,089 $79,616 - $93,529
* 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 Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,168 - $89,684 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,978 - $88,301 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,895 - $91,691 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,272 - $94,454 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,272 - $94,454 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,940 - $94,067 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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