Software QA Tester Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median software QA tester in the Charlotte area earns $81,990 a year ($39.42 an hour), 21% below the U.S. median ($104,300) and 18% below the North Carolina median ($100,390). Half of the 3,900 software QA testers there earn between $74,250 and $124,200.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,990 | $61,190 | $61,440 |
| 25th percentile | $74,250 | $74,250 | $80,310 |
| Median | $81,990 | $100,390 | $104,300 |
| 75th percentile | $124,200 | $128,190 | $133,180 |
| 90th percentile | $133,940 | $148,710 | $167,010 |
| Average | $95,350 | $102,060 | $111,490 |
| Jobs | 3,900 | 8,890 | 186,740 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 47th 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
- Raleigh, NC: $110,800
- San Jose, CA: $166,530
- San Francisco, CA: $134,630
- New York, NY: $130,540
- Baltimore, MD: $129,880
- Seattle, WA: $129,690
- Washington, DC: $126,350
- Denver, CO: $123,690
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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.