QA Software Tester Washington, DC

QA Software Tester salary in Washington, DC

Typical pay

$134,900a year

Most QA Software Testers earn $110k to $151k a year

From 92 current job postings, updated Nov 4, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings

The median QA Software Tester salary in Washington, DC is $134,900 a year. Most job postings pay $110,000 to $151,500. From 92 current job postings, updated Nov 4, 2026.

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Typical pay by city in District of Columbia

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Typical pay by city in District of Columbia. Rows with fewer than 10 postings that list pay show a dash.
Washington, DC $135k92

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 46 job postings
    $110k $145k

    Typical: $124k

  • Senior 15 job postings
    $135k $151k

    Typical: $140k

  • Lead or manager 12 job postings
    $138k $184k

    Typical: $148k

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Pay by employer and level

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How much does a QA Software Tester make in Washington, DC?

Employers hiring now typically offer $134,900 a year for QA Software Tester roles in Washington, DC. 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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