QA Software Tester California
QA Software Tester salary in California
Typical pay
$132,900a year
Most QA Software Testers earn $115k to $162k a year
From 94 current job postings, updated Nov 4, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median QA Software Tester salary in California is $132,900 a year. Most job postings pay $115,300 to $161,900. From 94 current job postings, updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in California
Back to the whole USCalifornia
$133k typical, most $115k to $162k
| San Jose, CA | $148k | $130k to $171k | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $147k | $130k to $175k | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $120k | $91k to $155k | 27 |
| Bakersfield, CA | – | – | 1 |
| Fresno, CA | – | – | 1 |
| Oxnard, CA | – | – | 4 |
| Riverside, CA | – | – | 2 |
| Sacramento, CA | – | – | 1 |
| San Diego, CA | – | – | 7 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | – | – | 0 |
| Santa Maria, CA | – | – | 0 |
| Vallejo, CA | – | – | 2 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 4 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
- Experienced 34 job postings$103k $143k
Typical: $123k
- Senior 29 job postings$131k $173k
Typical: $152k
- Lead or manager 5 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
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Experienced: most postings pay $103k to $143k a year, typically $123k.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
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How much does a QA Software Tester make in California?
Employers hiring now typically offer $132,900 a year for QA Software Tester roles in California. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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