Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Middle 50%
- $77,820–$125,930
- vs U.S. median
- -5%
- Metro rank
- #54 of 85
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $98,870 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,930 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $104,300 and 1% below the FL statewide median of $100,210. It ranks #54 of 85 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,930 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Tampa
5 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Citibank | $125,000 | 13 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $115,560 | 5 |
| JPMorgan Chase & | $111,126 | 6 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | $88,972 | 6 |
| SRI Tech Solutions | $86,475 | 9 |
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in other FL metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $124,040 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $105,000 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $104,250 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $100,050 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $97,030 |
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Questions
What is the average Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Tampa?
The BLS median is $98,870 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,930 jobs pay between $77,820 and $125,930. The 10th percentile is $60,010 and the 90th is $153,150.
Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $104,300 and 1% below the FL statewide median of $100,210. It ranks #54 of 85 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers make an hour in Tampa?
About $47.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $98,870 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $37.41–$60.54 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers the most in Tampa?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Citibank ($125,000), Tata Consultancy Services ($115,560), JPMorgan Chase & ($111,126). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.