Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for software quality assurance analysts and testers is $62.35 an hour ($129,690 a year). About 6,650 people work in this job there.

$62.35Median hourly pay
$98,410–$168,210Middle half of workers, yearly
6,650People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($104,300). It is about the same as the Washington median ($128,480).

Pay range for software quality assurance analysts and testers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$36.00$74,880
25% of workers$47.31$98,410
Half of workers (median)$62.35$129,690
75% of workers$80.87$168,210
90% of workers$101.06$210,190

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$129,6906,650
Kennewick-Richland$128,86080
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$109,54040
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$107,140420
Bellingham$103,280110
Spokane-Spokane Valley$95,680140

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for software quality assurance analysts and testers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 10,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

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Software Developers$167,280
Computer Systems Analysts$133,690
Computer User Support Specialists$78,330
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Web and Digital Interface Designers$133,760
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104,440
Information Security Analysts$161,780
Computer Network Architects$172,650

Other job titles for this job

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