DOL Median (California)
$147,700
vs National
+46.5%
National: $100,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$106,643
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$147,700
+46.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$100,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in California earns $147,700 in nominal terms, which is 46.5% above the national average of $100,816. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $106,643 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LeanTaaS, Inc. | $178,464 | 1 |
| Zap Surgical Systems, Inc. | $170,820 | 1 |
| Practice Fusion, Inc. | $165,100 | 1 |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. | $159,848 | 1 |
| Moon Surgical, Inc. | $150,000 | 1 |
| AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. | $145,600 | 2 |
| Navis, LP | $138,441 | 2 |
| Cellanome, Inc. | $135,741 | 1 |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | $133,700 | 1 |
| Enquero Inc. | $128,400 | 1 |
| IQVIA Inc | $126,982 | 5 |
| General Motors | $122,850 | 11 |
| Intellectt Inc | $118,914 | 1 |
| Accenture LLP | $105,600 | 22 |
| Columbus Technology Solutions, Inc. | $95,000 | 9 |
| Blizzard Entertainment Inc. | $77,522 | 1 |
| Systems Technology Group Inc | $71,282 | 1 |
| Mendaera, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Varo Bank N.A. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Seattle, WA · $209,000Santa Clara, CA · $178,464Mountain View, CA · $175,000Alpharetta, GA · $163,500San Jose, CA · $162,174Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers make in California?
The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in California is $147,700 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
A Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in California earns 46.5% more than the national median of $100,816, or $106,643 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.