Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Software Quality Assurance Analyst salaries range from $97,090 to $232,120 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $114,160 | $175,080 | $232,120 | $237,990 | $245,621 | $155,368 | 2,070 |
| San Jose, CA | $117,020 | $158,590 | $191,880 | $220,750 | $258,281 | $97,998 | 2,190 |
| Portland, OR | $112,110 | $163,630 | $169,510 | $249,770 | $354,108 | $130,292 | 650 |
| San Francisco, CA | $86,290 | $120,140 | $168,820 | $213,400 | $271,354 | $93,998 | 1,860 |
| Boston, MA | $103,280 | $129,780 | $167,300 | $209,290 | $263,877 | $109,993 | 1,520 |
| New York, NY | $98,030 | $130,340 | $166,080 | $211,380 | $270,270 | $88,718 | 1,430 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $107,940 | $123,300 | $163,100 | $221,650 | $297,765 | $161,966 | 210 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $60,580 | $101,850 | $160,550 | $164,750 | $193,910 | $158,333 | 80 |
| Washington, DC | $100,670 | $128,420 | $156,360 | $191,880 | $238,056 | $102,330 | 3,150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,110 | $99,720 | $149,070 | $180,330 | $218,960 | $89,801 | 1,120 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,810 | $47,810 | $135,120 | $165,350 | $210,040 | $125,927 | 230 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $89,620 | $110,080 | $131,810 | $157,850 | $172,590 | $124,115 | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $82,260 | $102,380 | $131,190 | $169,930 | $212,350 | $106,572 | 110 |
| Tampa, FL | $78,410 | $88,480 | $127,430 | $137,280 | $174,240 | $127,942 | 150 |
| Detroit, MI | $103,650 | $105,710 | $125,820 | $148,240 | $175,280 | $132,303 | 120 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,350 | $83,620 | $124,790 | $153,110 | $186,780 | $77,896 | 1,570 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $82,620 | $100,530 | $124,680 | $143,420 | $165,360 | $105,304 | 330 |
| Raleigh, NC | $124,490 | $124,490 | $124,490 | $157,990 | $157,990 | $124,739 | 0 |
| Atlanta, GA | $63,080 | $99,910 | $124,150 | $160,600 | $200,800 | $125,151 | 100 |
| Austin, TX | $77,990 | $93,970 | $112,760 | $143,320 | $182,680 | $109,476 | 340 |
| Denver, CO | $97,460 | $111,930 | $111,930 | $141,080 | $164,700 | $99,229 | 0 |
| Houston, TX | $63,960 | $82,570 | $102,820 | $135,450 | $168,980 | $106,549 | 580 |
| Charlotte, NC | $79,670 | $93,270 | $100,670 | $133,620 | $172,890 | $104,105 | 120 |
| Dallas, TX | $65,860 | $74,750 | $97,090 | $130,270 | $208,270 | $93,266 | 870 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analyst is $141,648 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $168,896. Salaries range from $97,090 to $232,120 depending on city and cost of living.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $141,648, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 18,850 Software Quality Assurance Analyst positions in the US across 24 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.