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How much does Senior Software Qa Engineer make?
Total pay range
$123K - $189K/yr
$151K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$102K - $151K/yrBase pay
$20K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Software Qa Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Software QA Engineer
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10-14 years
$160K/yr
($160K • $0)
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 22, 2025
$160K/yr
$160K • $0
Senior Software QA Engineer
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15+ years
$116K - $136K/yr
Fort Collins, CO
submitted on Jun 3, 2025
$116K - $136K/yr
Senior Software QA Engineer
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15+ years
$77K/yr
($76K • $1K)
Deerfield, IL
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$77K/yr
$76K • $1K
Senior Software QA Engineer
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15+ years
$156K/yr
($128K • $28K)
Boston, MA
submitted on May 20, 2025
$156K/yr
$128K • $28K
Senior Software QA Engineer
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10-14 years
$113K/yr
($110K • $3K)
Vancouver, WA
submitted on May 14, 2025
$113K/yr
$110K • $3K
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Senior Software QA Engineer
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4-6 years
$263K/yr
($167K • $96K)
Sunnyvale, CA
submitted on May 8, 2025
$263K/yr
$167K • $96K
Senior Software QA Engineer
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7-9 years
$110K/yr
($105K • $5K)
Clearwater, FL
submitted on Apr 24, 2025
$110K/yr
$105K • $5K
Senior Software QA Engineer
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7-9 years
$102K - $118K/yr
South Jordan, UT
submitted on Apr 1, 2025
$102K - $118K/yr
Senior Software QA Engineer
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7-9 years
$145K/yr
($118K • $27K)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Mar 31, 2025
$145K/yr
$118K • $27K
Senior Software QA Engineer
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15+ years
$167K/yr
($167K • $0)
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Mar 23, 2025
$167K/yr
$167K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Software Qa Engineer in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $181,921, Information Technology with a median total pay of $160,217, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $150,037, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $149,829, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $144,547.
Manufacturing
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Senior Software Qa Engineer are Amazon Lab126, Tesla, and Dolby.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Software QA Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Software QA Engineer is $151,410 per year or $73 per hour, with top earners making up to $229,958 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $122,522 (25th percentile) to $189,166 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2879 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software QA Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Software QA Engineer is $189,166 per year, $15,764 per month or $91 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software QA Engineer is $122,522 per year, $10,210 per month or $59 per hour.
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