Software Tester Salary in Louisville, KY

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Tester in Louisville, KY is $85,948. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,663 to $92,585, with most professionals earning between $73,941 and $98,627.

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Average Salary Range for Software Tester in Louisville, KY

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 Louisville, KY. The base salary for Software Tester ranges from $79,663 to $92,585 with the average base salary of $85,948. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,058 to $96,399 with the average total cash compensation of $88,730.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,948 $79,663 - $92,585
Bonus $2,782 $2,394 - $3,814
Total Pay $88,730 $82,058 - $96,399
* 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 Louisville, KY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,156 - $88,509 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Lexington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,114 - $89,622 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,731 - $89,177 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,423 - $88,819 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Owensboro, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,405 - $91,123 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,946 - $94,076 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
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About Louisville, Kentucky    Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

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

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