May 2025 OEWS estimate
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $166,530, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$166,530
Mean annual salary
$160,040
Employment estimate
6,480
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $166,530 |
| Mean annual salary | $160,040 |
| 10th percentile | $84,240 |
| 25th percentile | $123,680 |
| 50th percentile | $166,530 |
| 75th percentile | $184,230 |
| 90th percentile | $215,130 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $166,530
- U.S. median
- $104,300
- Difference
- 59.7%
What the data shows
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in San Jose, CA earn 59.7% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $123,680–$184,230.
- BLS estimates employment at 6,480 workers in this metro area.