QA Tester Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$78,278 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$46,345 $78,278 $98,800
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a QA Tester in United States is $78,278 per year as of July 2026, based on 48 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $46,345, while senior specialists can earn up to $98,800. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $540 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing QA Tester.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing QA Tester over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for QA Tester in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 484 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing QA Tester 48 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 22 1 0
Entry Level $46,345
Junior $57,981
Median Salary $78,278
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $87,500
Expert / Top Earners $98,800

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
Jira
20%
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