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Quality assurance tester salary in United States

How much does a Quality Assurance Tester make in the United States?

Average base salary

$39.10
Average $39.10
Low $23.88
High $64.02

The average salary for a quality assurance tester is $39.10 per hour in the United States. 679 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 25, 2026).

Quality Assurance Tester job openings in United States

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QA Tester
Remote
$30 - $35 an hour
Contract
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Quality Assurance Tester in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens
 
$210,000per year
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Spruce
 
$176,800per year
Latitude, Inc
 
$166,400per year
DatamanUSA
 
$149,240per year
Brillient Corporation
 
$145,601per year
Insight
 
$143,520per year

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Highest paying cities for Quality Assurance Testers near United States

  1. Irving, TX
    $64.38 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $58.89 per hour
  3. Columbia, SC
    $58.40 per hour
  4. Charlotte, NC
    $57.35 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $55.85 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Quality Assurance Tester

The average salary for a Quality Assurance Tester is $39.10 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 679 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 25, 2026.

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Quality Assurance Tester salaries typically range between a low of $23.88 and a high of $64.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Quality Assurance Tester include Irving, TX at $64.38 per hour, Washington, DC at $58.89 per hour, and Columbia, SC at $58.40 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Quality Assurance Tester include Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens ($210,000 per year) and Spruce ($176,800 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Quality Assurance Tester salary compares to related positions:

  • Entry Level Quality Assurance Tester: Average $22.23 per hour
  • Junior Quality Assurance Tester: Average $50.90 per hour
  • Quality Assurance Tester II: Average $45.09 per hour
  • Quality Assurance Tester III: Average $40.45 per hour
  • Senior Quality Assurance Tester: Average $50.21 per hour

How much do similar professions as Quality Assurance Tester get paid in United States?

Entry Level Quality Assurance Tester

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Average $22.23 per hour

Junior Quality Assurance Tester

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Average $50.90 per hour

Quality Assurance Tester II

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Average $45.09 per hour

Quality Assurance Tester III

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Average $40.45 per hour

Senior Quality Assurance Tester

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Average $50.21 per hour