Software QA Tester Salary in Washington, DC
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The median software QA tester in the Washington area earns $126,350 a year ($60.75 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($104,300). Half of the 8,460 software QA testers there earn between $99,410 and $149,370.
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,360 | $61,440 |
| 25th percentile | $99,410 | $80,310 |
| Median | $126,350 | $104,300 |
| 75th percentile | $149,370 | $133,180 |
| 90th percentile | $175,240 | $167,010 |
| Average | $126,100 | $111,490 |
| Jobs | 8,460 | 186,740 |
Washington, DC ranks 6th 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
- Baltimore, MD: $129,880
- Seattle, WA: $129,690
- 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.