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
$138,930
per year
State Median
$130,399
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $108,460
25th %ile
$100,515
Entry
Average
$138,930
State avg
75th %ile
$167,329
Senior
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $169,631 | +22% | +3.5% |
| San Jose, CA | $168,329 | +21% | +3.4% |
| Fremont, CA | $159,870 | +15% | +4.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $155,965 | +12% | +6.3% |
| Irvine, CA | $152,711 | +10% | +2.9% |
| Anaheim, CA | $150,108 | +8% | +2.4% |
| Long Beach, CA | $148,807 | +7% | +5.5% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $146,204 | +5% | +2.8% |
| San Diego, CA | $141,648 | +2% | +4.8% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $137,093 | -1% | +4.5% |
| Sacramento, CA | $126,681 | -9% | +5.7% |
| Riverside, CA | $126,030 | -9% | +2.1% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $120,173 | -14% | +6.5% |
| Stockton, CA | $117,570 | -15% | +2.5% |
| Modesto, CA | $114,316 | -18% | +3.1% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $113,666 | -18% | +2.4% |
| Fresno, CA | $113,015 | -19% | +2.3% |
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