IBM employees working as Software QA Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of Software QA Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software QA Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software QA Engineer at IBM is $106,212 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $174,155 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $82,386 (25th percentile) and $138,237 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by IBM Software QA Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software QA Engineer professionals typically earn between $40 and $66 per hour.
Software QA Engineer professionals typically earn between $6,866 and $11,520 monthly.
