Software QA Tester Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median software QA tester in the Baltimore area earns $129,880 a year ($62.44 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($104,300) and 17% above the Maryland median ($111,100). Half of the 2,670 software QA testers there earn between $102,070 and $160,700.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,350 | $77,270 | $61,440 |
| 25th percentile | $102,070 | $100,600 | $80,310 |
| Median | $129,880 | $111,100 | $104,300 |
| 75th percentile | $160,700 | $140,880 | $133,180 |
| 90th percentile | $169,930 | $171,810 | $167,010 |
| Average | $129,400 | $123,410 | $111,490 |
| Jobs | 2,670 | 5,880 | 186,740 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 4th for software QA tester pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($166,530).
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Check my paySoftware QA tester pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $166,530
- San Francisco, CA: $134,630
- New York, NY: $130,540
- Seattle, WA: $129,690
- Washington, DC: $126,350
- Denver, CO: $123,690
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,210
- Boston, MA: $122,210
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.