Software Tester Salary in New York, NY

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Tester in New York, NY is $104,157. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,541 to $112,200, with most professionals earning between $89,606 and $119,522.

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Average Salary Range for Software Tester in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
96541
112200
104157

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
99442
116822
107529
What is the average salary for Software Tester in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Tester in New York, NY. The base salary for Software Tester ranges from $96,541 to $112,200 with the average base salary of $104,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,442 to $116,822 with the average total cash compensation of $107,529.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $104,157 $96,541 - $112,200
Bonus $3,371 $2,902 - $4,622
Total Pay $107,529 $99,442 - $116,822
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Tester Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,541 - $112,200 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,541 - $112,200 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,541 - $112,200 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,541 - $112,200 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,541 - $112,200 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,541 - $112,200 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
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