Salary of QA Tester in United States 2026

How much does a QA Tester earn?

$78,000 / Annual
Based on 3497 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $58,044 Average salary: $78,000 Maximum: $107,256

Minimum
$58,044 Average salary
$78,000 Maximum
$107,256

$6,500 / Monthly
Based on 3497 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,837 Average salary: $6,500 Maximum: $8,938

Minimum
$4,837 Average salary
$6,500 Maximum
$8,938

$217 / Daily
Based on 3497 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $161 Average salary: $217 Maximum: $298

Minimum
$161 Average salary
$217 Maximum
$298

$41 / Hourly
Based on 3497 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $30 Average salary: $41 Maximum: $56

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$41 Maximum
$56

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of QA Tester in United States

QA Tester

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 days ago

Denver, Colorado, United States | HCL Global System Full-time

QA Tester Local to Denver-Hybrid QA Tester 5–10 years of QA/testing experience in backend or platform...
QA Tester

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 days ago

United States Zenefits Part-time

T is looking for an Account Manager to join our team in our T office. This person will operate as the lead on all...
QA Tester

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 days ago

Warrendale, PA, 15086, United States, Pennsylvania Software Technology Full-time

QA TesterApex Systems is looking for a QA Tester with one of our largest retail clients. This individual will be...

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Salaries in United States {year}

All positions in Manufacturing/mechanical

Position	Average salary / Annual
QA Lead	$109,176	View listings
QA Engineer	$99,996	View listings
Validation Engineer	$97,500	View listings
Quality Assurance Engineer	$92,496	View listings
Quality Manager	$90,000	View listings
Quality Assurance Manager	$90,000	View listings
Quality Control Manager	$87,528	View listings
Safety Manager	$87,000	View listings
Research Scientist	$82,968	View listings
QA Analyst	$82,872	View listings

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FAQ - QA Tester

The average salary for QA Tester is USD78,000 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 3497 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of QA Tester in United States.

The lowest salary of QA Tester per year in United States is USD58,044

The highest salary for QA Tester per year in United States is USD107,256

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 3,497 job postings with salary.