Occupation Salary Profile

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

SOC Code: 15-1253

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

National Median (BLS)
$101,160
▲ +4.7% Nominal +1.39% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$104,728
▲ +3.69% Nominal +0.54% Real
Average Base Salary
$102,500
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,120
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $62,030
25th Percentile $80,270
National Median (50th Percentile) $101,160
75th Percentile $131,630
90th Percentile $142,980
P10: $62,030 P50 (Median): $101,160 P90: $142,980
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 17,987 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $104,728
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +3.69%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +0.54%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $80,000
25th Percentile $87,672
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $104,728
75th Percentile $128,461
90th Percentile $154,423
H-1B P10: $80,000 H-1B P50: $104,728 H-1B P90: $154,423
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers roles ($104,728) is +3.5% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($101,160).