QA and testing salaries in the United States (Senior)

The median yearly salary of QA and testing jobs in the United States (Senior) is USD 157,100, from 59 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 134,125 and USD 175,000.

Median yearly salary: USD 157,100

Middle half: USD 134,125 – USD 175,000

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

All levels

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

Anduril Industries — USD 171,500 (positions: 11)
Jobgether — USD 132,075 (positions: 4)
Rocket Lab Corporation — USD 129,500 (positions: 3)

Trend

From USD 158,833 on 2026-10-23 to USD 137,256 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Senior Systems Test Engineer I

Rocket Lab CorporationAerospace and defenseLittleton, CO

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

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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