California, CA · 2026
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$142,812
per year
State Median
$133,602
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $111,490
25th %ile
$102,872
Entry
Average
$142,812
State avg
75th %ile
$170,595
Senior
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $174,370 | +22% | +1.4% |
| San Jose, CA | $173,032 | +21% | +1.4% |
| Fremont, CA | $164,336 | +15% | +1.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $160,322 | +12% | +1.4% |
| Irvine, CA | $156,977 | +10% | +1.4% |
| Anaheim, CA | $154,302 | +8% | +1.4% |
| Long Beach, CA | $152,964 | +7% | +1.4% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $150,288 | +5% | +1.4% |
| San Diego, CA | $145,605 | +2% | +1.4% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $140,923 | -1% | +1.4% |
| Sacramento, CA | $130,220 | -9% | +1.4% |
| Riverside, CA | $129,551 | -9% | +1.4% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $123,530 | -14% | +1.4% |
| Stockton, CA | $120,855 | -15% | +1.4% |
| Modesto, CA | $117,510 | -18% | +1.4% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $116,841 | -18% | +1.4% |
| Fresno, CA | $116,172 | -19% | +1.4% |
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