Earnings
Software quality assurance analysts had median annual earnings of $70,900 as of April 2025, according to Salary.com. Salaries ranged from less than $55,999 to $84,082 or more annually. Workers with many years of technical and management experience can earn higher salaries. The Department of Labor reported median earnings of $103,800 as of May 2023 for computer systems analysts, a category that include software quality assurance analysts. The lowest paid 10 percent earned $63,230 or less while the highest paid took home $165,700 or more.
Testers generally receive a full benefits package as well, including health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave. As in many industries, people with advanced degrees have the potential to make the most money.
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