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

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Tester in Macon, GA is $80,715. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,541 to $86,605, with most professionals earning between $68,920 and $91,967.

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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 Macon, GA. The base salary for Software Tester ranges from $74,541 to $86,605 with the average base salary of $80,715. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,750 to $90,362 with the average total cash compensation of $83,159.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,715 $74,541 - $86,605
Bonus $2,443 $2,208 - $3,757
Total Pay $83,159 $76,750 - $90,362
* 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 Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,559 - $85,464 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,890 - $93,981 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Atlanta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,472 - $94,657 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,164 - $94,300 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,992 - $85,967 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,239 - $94,387 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Software Tester I LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $37,230 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,160
JOB TITLE Software Tester II LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $41,620 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,660
JOB TITLE Software Tester III LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $48,380 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,370
JOB TITLE Software Tester IV LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $58,860 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,070
JOB TITLE Software QA Tester LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $55,711 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,779
JOB TITLE Junior Software Tester LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $37,594 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,461
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About Macon, Georgia    Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geo....More

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