Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers wage levels by area
Depending on the area, a Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers job reaches Level III at $95,202 to $159,744 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | |||
| $98,322 | $129,023 | $159,744 | $190,445 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | |||
| $84,324 | $107,349 | $130,354 | $153,380 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | |||
| $70,055 | $88,567 | $107,100 | $125,612 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | |||
| $74,381 | $90,751 | $107,141 | $123,511 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | |||
| $80,580 | $108,472 | $136,344 | $164,237 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | |||
| $72,280 | $94,786 | $117,292 | $139,797 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | |||
| $85,800 | $105,852 | $125,903 | $145,954 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | |||
| $70,616 | $90,044 | $109,450 | $128,877 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | |||
| $74,381 | $91,749 | $109,138 | $126,506 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | |||
| $70,325 | $94,828 | $119,330 | $143,832 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | |||
| $72,239 | $88,380 | $104,541 | $120,682 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | |||
| $81,599 | $108,244 | $134,868 | $161,512 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | |||
| $69,951 | $87,589 | $105,207 | $122,845 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | |||
| $63,773 | $79,477 | $95,202 | $110,906 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | |||
| $75,671 | $95,285 | $114,900 | $134,514 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | |||
| $59,218 | $79,040 | $98,884 | $118,706 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | |||
| $73,424 | $95,992 | $118,540 | $141,108 |
Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.
What this occupation covers
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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