QA and testing salaries in the United States

The median yearly salary of QA and testing jobs in the United States is USD 137,500, from 155 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 109,285 and USD 171,500.

Median yearly salary: USD 137,500

Middle half: USD 109,285 – USD 171,500

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

Salary by level

Level	Median yearly salary	Middle half	Positions
Entry	USD 72,800	USD 50,610 – USD 74,410	14
Mid	USD 127,500	USD 110,327 – USD 138,678	46
Senior	USD 157,100	USD 134,125 – USD 175,000	59
Staff	USD 168,750	USD 134,625 – USD 226,250	10

Top paying companies

Zone 5 Technologies — USD 174,500 (positions: 3)
Anduril Industries — USD 160,750 (positions: 20)
Voyager Technologies, Inc. — USD 155,000 (positions: 3)
Bright Vision Technologies — USD 140,000 (positions: 5)
Jobgether — USD 137,500 (positions: 5)

Trend

From USD 140,221 on 2026-10-23 to USD 131,631 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Principal Test Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc.Aerospace and defensePueblo, CO

USD 145K–165K / year
Staff
QA and testing

MATLAB

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Laser Test Engineer

Anduril IndustriesAerospace and defenseLexington, Massachusetts, United States

USD 101K–135K / year
Mid
QA and testing

MATLAB
Python

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Developmental Test Engineer

Zone 5 TechnologiesAerospace and defenseSan Luis Obispo, California

USD 155K–194K / year
Mid
QA and testing

MATLAB
Python

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Databricks QA Engineer

V4C.aiBusiness software (SaaS)United States

USD 70–80 / hour
Remote
US only
Mid
QA and testing

Python
SQL

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Vehicle Test Engineer II, Vehicle Efficiency Engineering

Lucid MotorsMobility and automotiveNewark, CA

USD 117.1K–161.0K / year
Mid
QA and testing

MATLAB

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Senior Systems Test Engineer I

Rocket Lab CorporationAerospace and defenseLittleton, CO

USD 100K–137K / year
Senior
QA and testing

Python

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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Core Video & Data

HudlAustin, TX, United States; Chicago, IL United States; Dallas, TX, United States; Kansas City, MO, United States; Lexington, KY, United States; Lincoln, NE, United States; Omaha, NE, United States

USD 82K–137K / year
Senior
QA and testing

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AI Test Engineer II

JobgetherUS

USD 125K–150K / year
Remote
Mid
QA and testing

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Lab Testing QA Analyst

Sand Cherry AssociatesConsulting, agencies and business servicesBrewster, Washington, United States | Mount Airy, Maryland, United States

USD 55K–85K / year
Hybrid
Mid
QA and testing

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Test Automation Architect

Bright Vision TechnologiesConsulting, agencies and business servicesFrisco / North Dallas, TX

USD 115K–165K / year
Mid
QA and testing

Java
JavaScript
Python

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