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What is average QA tester salary in USA?

 
Rose Britney
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The average QA tester salary in the USA typically ranges from about $55,000 to $72,000 per year, depending on role, skills, and experience level. As of 2026, the average QA Tester salary is around $55,831 annually, while Software QA Testers can average about $71,623 per year.

Entry-level testers may start near $45K–$60K, while mid-level and automation-focused QA roles can reach $70K–$100K+. Higher salaries are common in automation, SDET, or QA engineering roles. Location, certifications, tools knowledge (Selenium, API testing, CI/CD), and domain experience strongly influence compensation growth in the U.S. tech market.


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Topic starter Posted : 09/02/2026 7:25 am
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