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Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer

Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer

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Testing (SDET)

$140,000

Median Total Comp

$105K

25th%

$194K

75th%

$255K

90th%

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The median Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer salary is $140,000. View Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 8/27/2025

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United States

Company

Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
MVP Health Care New York, NY | a day ago

Middle

Testing (SDET)

7 yrs

1 yr

$100,000

100K | N/A | N/A
Google New York, NY | a day ago

L3

Testing (SDET)

1 yr

0 yrs

$200,000

150K | 50K | N/A
Google Mountain View, CA | a day ago

L4

Testing (SDET)

4 yrs

4 yrs

$303,100

194K | 80K | 29.1K
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  1. What is the salary of a Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer with a Testing (SDET) specialization?

    The average total compensation of a Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer in United States is $140,000.

  2. What is the minimum salary of a Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer with a Testing (SDET) specialization in United States?

    While there is no minimum salary for a Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $140,000.

  3. Where is a Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer paid the most?

    A Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $286,750.

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