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Tester salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Tester make in the United States?

Average base salary

$28.87
Average $28.87
Low $15.73
High $52.98

The average salary for a tester is $28.87 per hour in the United States. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Tester in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ABBTECH Professional Resources
 
$220,000per year
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AMPCUS
 
$208,000per year
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Fidelity TalentSource
 
$203,840per year
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CENCORE LLC
 
$180,960per year
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SMCI
 
$171,600per year
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Nigel Frank International
 
$162,933per year
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Highest paying cities for Testers near United States

  1. Quincy, MA
    $54.22 per hour
  2. Albany, NY
    $48.21 per hour
  3. Boston, MA
    $41.61 per hour
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $39.79 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $33.65 per hour

Where can a Tester earn more?

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

Junior Tester

Job openings
Average $33.05 per hour

Senior Tester

Job openings
Average $35.15 per hour