How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make in California?
$128,700a year
Median yearly pay for software quality assurance analyst and testers in California. That is $61.89 an hour or $10,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.89
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 27,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,890Median: $128,700Highest 10%: $201,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,890 | $31.68 | |
| 25th | $93,530 | $44.97 | |
| Median | $128,700 | $61.89 | |
| 75th | $165,500 | $79.58 | |
| 90th | $201,100 | $96.67 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $166,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $134,600 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $134,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $124,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $122,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $120,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $113,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $110,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $101,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $94,350 |
| Modesto, CA | $87,650 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $83,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software quality assurance analyst and testers.
| 1. California | $128,700 |
| 2. Washington | $128,500 |
| 3. Colorado | $123,700 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $122,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.89 ($128,700 a year).
Do software quality assurance analyst and testers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $128,700 against $104,300 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for software quality assurance analyst and tester pay?
California ranks 1 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays software quality assurance analyst and testers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $166,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.