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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in California

In California, software quality assurance analysts and testers earn a median of $127,010 per year.

Median (California)
$127,010
Bottom 10%
$63,460
Top 10%
$197,400
Employed in California
31,530

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, software quality assurance analysts and testers earn a median of $127,010 — 24% above the national median of $102,610. Locally the range runs $63,460 to $197,400. About 31,530 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 50 states for software quality assurance analysts and testers pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $128,270) by 1%. State employment of about 31,530 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$102,610
US bottom 10%
$60,690
US top 10%
$166,960

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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