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Software QA Tester Salary in Arizona (2026)
$48.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,524/year ($6,460/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 22nd of 48 states for Software QA Tester pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,890 Software QA Tester jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $100,650 a year — though pay ranges from $63,920 for newcomers to $143,000 at the top.
Software QA Tester pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $124,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $143,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,890 Software QA Tester jobs in Arizona (occupation code 15-1253, “Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Software QA Tester salary of $100,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,524 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $100,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,313 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,700 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,114 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,524 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,460 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software QA Tester make in Arizona?
- The median Software QA Tester salary in Arizona is $100,650 per year ($48.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,180 and $124,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software QA Tester in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $100,650, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $77,524 per year ($6,460 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Software QA Tester jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,890 Software QA Tester jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.