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How Much Does a Software Tester Earn In The United States?

Software Tester Salaries
Updated April 6, 2021
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$69,000
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Software testers in the United States make an average salary of $69,609 per year or $33.47 per hour. People on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $57,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $84,000. As most things go, location can be critical. New Hampshire, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Connecticut provide the highest software tester salaries.
Best Paying Cities

1. Jersey City, NJ

Average Salary: $83,766

2. Washington, DC

Average Salary: $80,372

Software Tester Jobs: 5

3. Catonsville, MD

Average Salary: $79,446

4. Ashburn, VA

Average Salary: $76,215

5. Cary, NC

Average Salary: $75,535

Software Tester Jobs: 1

6. San Francisco, CA

Average Salary: $75,246

7. New York, NY

Average Salary: $73,146

Software Tester Jobs: 1

8. Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $68,568

Software Tester Jobs: 1

9. Woonsocket, RI

Average Salary: $66,424

10. Saint Louis, MO

Average Salary: $66,084

11. Seattle, WA

Average Salary: $64,557

12. Austin, TX

Average Salary: $64,316

Software Tester Jobs: 1

13. Alpharetta, GA

Average Salary: $63,600

14. Rochester, MN

Average Salary: $63,202

Software Tester Jobs: 2

15. Cleveland, OH

Average Salary: $61,262

16. Jacksonville, FL

Average Salary: $60,007

17. Midvale, UT

Average Salary: $58,328

18. Southfield, MI

Average Salary: $57,939

Software Tester Jobs: 1

19. Indianapolis, IN

Average Salary: $57,721

Software Tester Jobs: 1

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Where Software Testers Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where software testers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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How Much Do Software Testers Earn In Different Cities?

Throughout the U.S., the average salary for a software tester is roughly $69,609 per year, which boils down to $33.47 per hour. Interestingly enough, software testers have the highest salaries in Jersey City, NJ at about $83,766 per year. For those who are just starting out, the average entry-level salary in Jersey City, NJ is $62,000. Additionally, software testers make more than the average salary in Washington, DC, Catonsville, MD, Ashburn, VA, Cary, NC, and San Francisco, CA. On a more broad level, software tester salaries are highest in New Hampshire, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, and Alaska. On the contrary, North Dakota, Arkansas, and Nevada offer the lowest software tester salaries.
Location
1. Jersey City, NJ
$83,766
Avg. Salary
$47k
$97k
2. Washington, DC
$80,372
Avg. Salary
$47k
$97k
3. Catonsville, MD
$79,446
Avg. Salary
$47k
$97k
4. Ashburn, VA
$76,215
Avg. Salary
$47k
$97k
5. Cary, NC
$75,535
Avg. Salary
$47k
$97k
6. San Francisco, CA
$75,246
Avg. Salary
$47k
$97k
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High Paying Software Tester Jobs

Which Companies Pay Software Testers The Most?

If you want to get paid the most as a software tester, being employed by a company such as SAS or Nordstrom would be a smart choice, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. Additionally, companies like Populus Group and Eliassen Group also report highly competitive salaries for software testers.
Company
1. SAS
4.8
$93,973
Avg. Salary
$63k
$100k
2. Nordstrom
4.4
$88,946
Avg. Salary
$63k
$100k
3. Populus Group
4.8
$88,365
Avg. Salary
$63k
$100k
4. Eliassen Group
4.7
$83,875
Avg. Salary
$63k
$100k
5. Nobel Biocare
4.5
$82,034
Avg. Salary
$63k
$100k
6. V-Soft Consulting
4.3
$79,505
Avg. Salary
$63k
$100k
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    How Much Do Software Testers Make In Different Industries?

    Software tester salaries can vary on many factors, including what industry a job is in. In fact, jobs with technology, finance, and manufacturing companies tend to be the highest paying. Furthermore, a software tester can make a yearly salary of $72,535 while working for technology companies. All the while, other software testers are making $71,473 at finance companies and $68,684 at manufacturing companies. One industry software testers may want to avoid is the health care industry as it offers the lowest average salary at $67,512.
    1. Technology
    $72,535
    Avg. Salary
    $62k
    $82k
    2. Finance
    $71,473
    Avg. Salary
    $62k
    $82k
    3. Manufacturing
    $68,684
    Avg. Salary
    $62k
    $82k
    4. Health Care
    $67,512
    Avg. Salary
    $62k
    $82k

    How Experience Affects Software Tester Salaries

    The salary for a software tester can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.
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