SOC 15-1253 · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in New York is $125,180 per year ($60.18/hr). This is 22% higher than the national median of $102,606. The middle 50% earn between $97,012 and $160,884 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $203,693.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $35.60 | $74,047 | +22.0% |
| P25 | $46.64 | $97,012 | +22.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $60.18 | $125,180 | +22.0% |
| P75 | $77.35 | $160,884 | +22.0% |
| P90 | $97.93 | $203,693 | +22.0% |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The median (P50) annual salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in New York is approximately $125,180, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 22% higher than the national median of $102,606.
Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) in New York earn approximately $74,047 per year. The 25th percentile is $97,012. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $203,693.
New York pays 22% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $102,606 vs $125,180 in New York. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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