Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Software Quality Assurance Engineer make in the United States? The average Software Quality Assurance Engineer salary in the United States is $90,889 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $82,453 and $100,234. 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 Quality Assurance Engineer with Security Clearance
Augustine Consulting, Inc. - HAMILTON TOWNSHIP , NJ
Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government
- 3 days ago
Software Quality Assurance Engineer II with Security Clearance
Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. - SAN DIEGO , CA
Epsilon C5I Inc. (www.epsilonsystems.com/c5i), focused on software development and systems engineering for complex command, control, intelligence and combat sys
- 4 days ago
Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester (SME) with Security Clearance
IPTA - ARLINGTON , VA
Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester (SME) Onsite: Arlington, VA IPTA is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisf
- 4 days ago
Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer I with Security Clearance
Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. - SAN DIEGO , CA
Epsilon C5I Inc. (www.epsilonsystems.com/c5i), focused on software development and systems engineering for complex command, control, intelligence and combat sys
- 4 days ago
Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester, Journeyman - (Se with Security Clearance
Milvets Systems Technology - ELIZABETH CITY COAST GUARD A , NC
Location: Elizabeth City, NC Project: USCG ALC ISD Clearance: United States Department of Defense Active Secret Clearance Full Time, Salary: Competitive Shift
- 3 days ago
Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester, Journeyman - (Se with Security Clearance
Milvets Systems Technology - ELIZABETH CITY , NC
Location: Elizabeth City, NC Project: USCG ALC ISD Clearance: United States Department of Defense Active Secret Clearance Full Time, Salary: Competitive Shift
- 4 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Quality Assurance Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Software Quality Assurance Engineer ranges from $82,453 to $100,234 with the average base salary of $90,889. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,877 to $104,781 with the average total cash compensation of $94,157.

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