Software QA Tester Salary in the United States

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How much does a Software QA Tester make in the United States? The average Software QA Tester salary in the United States is $70,145 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $62,024 and $78,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Software QA Tester

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QA Tester with Security Clearance
BigBear.ai - WASHINGTON , DC
Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA)/Tester to support a team of software developers and engineers in building a full-stack web application o
- 4 days ago
Software Tester with Security Clearance
Radiance Technologies - BEAVERCREEK , OH
Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Dayton, OH area. We offer highly competitive salari
- 3 days ago
Software Tester (Travel) with Security Clearance
Amentum - FREDERICKSBURG , VA
Amentum is looking for engineers to join our USN advance technology development team. Someone to code, optimize and build software speed and efficiency in an R&
- 3 days ago
Software Tester I with Security Clearance
Nakupuna Companies - HONOLULU , HI
Overview Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Software Tester I. The Software Tester I is a team member who is starting or in the early stages of their career i
- 4 days ago
Software Tester (Applications Systems Analyst III) with Security Clearance
MBA CSi - MERRIFIELD , VA
Software Tester MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA CSi) is currently seeking a Software Tester who will support the Retail Technology Programs group within the
- 4 days ago
Software QA Analyst III with Security Clearance
CACI - NORFOLK , VA
Software QA Analyst III Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel R
- 4 days ago

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