Software Tester Salaries
Software Tester salaries in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Base pay
USD 58K - USD 104K/yr
USD 77K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
USD 16K/yrAverage
USD 12K - USD 23K/yrRange
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Popular companies for Software Testers in Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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Software Tester
4-6 Years
$97K - $113K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 1 Mar 2026
$97K - $113K/yr
Software Tester
1-3 Years
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Brisbane
submitted on 30 Jan 2026
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Software Tester
10-14 Years
$154K/yr
$154K • $0
Australia Plains
submitted on 21 Jan 2026
$154K/yr
$154K • $0
Software Tester
1-3 Years
$67K/yr
$67K • $0
Australia Plains
submitted on 4 Jan 2026
$67K/yr
$67K • $0
Software Tester
4-6 Years
$74K - $86K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 17 Nov 2025
$74K - $86K/yr
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Software Tester
10-14 Years
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 22 Aug 2025
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
Software Tester
1-3 Years
$44K - $51K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 17 Aug 2025
$44K - $51K/yr
Software Tester
15+ Years
$37K - $43K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 14 Aug 2025
$37K - $43K/yr
Software Tester
1-3 Years
$46K - $54K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 30 July 2025
$46K - $54K/yr
Software Tester
1-3 Years
$92K - $107K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 16 July 2025
$92K - $107K/yr
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Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.Show more
Frequently asked questions about Software Tester salaries
How much does a Software Tester in Los Angeles, CA, United States make?
The average salary for a Software Tester is USD 93,411 per year or USD 45 per hour in Los Angeles, CA, United States, which is 10% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 164,742 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Los Angeles, CA, United States is between USD 70,058 (25th percentile) and USD 126,339 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 118 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Tester employees in Los Angeles, CA, United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Software Tester in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
The highest salary for a Software Tester in Los Angeles, CA, United States is USD 126,339 per year, USD 10,528 per month or USD 61 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Software Tester in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
The lowest salary for a Software Tester in Los Angeles, CA, United States is USD 70,058 per year, USD 5,838 per month or USD 34 per hour.
What is the Salary Trend for Software Testers?
Pay for software testers reaches the six-figure range, reflecting demand for their services and barriers to entry. Software testers with experience or interest in working with healthcare and medical insurance related applications may command especially high pay, since job growth will be especially high in this area. Candidates who work for software publishers or manufacturers will generally earn higher pay than those who work for insurance carriers or management companies.
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