Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $82,850–$126,620
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #26 of 85
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $105,800 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,270 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $104,300 and 3% above the GA statewide median of $103,040. It ranks #26 of 85 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Atlanta
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Services Group | $150,000 | 12 |
| IBM | $139,264 | 6 |
| Deloitte Consulting | $138,250 | 8 |
| Conflux Systems | $132,000 | 5 |
| Equifax | $125,431 | 16 |
| Ibase Operations | $125,000 | 5 |
| Accenture | $124,600 | 6 |
| ADP Technology Services | $124,300 | 5 |
| Amdocs | $118,700 | 5 |
| Fiserv Solutions | $117,682 | 9 |
| Capgemini America | $117,351 | 26 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions | $112,000 | 8 |
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Questions
What is the average Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $105,800 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,270 jobs pay between $82,850 and $126,620. The 10th percentile is $70,400 and the 90th is $151,960.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $104,300 and 3% above the GA statewide median of $103,040. It ranks #26 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 Atlanta?
About $50.87 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $105,800 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.83–$60.88 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 Atlanta?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Morgan Stanley Services Group ($150,000), IBM ($139,264), Deloitte Consulting ($138,250). 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.