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Software QA Tester Salary in Maine (2026)
$41.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,330/year ($5,361/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 36th of 48 states for Software QA Tester pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 390 Software QA Tester jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $86,050 a year — though pay ranges from $45,730 for newcomers to $123,360 at the top.
Software QA Tester pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 390 Software QA Tester jobs in Maine (occupation code 15-1253, “Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Software QA Tester salary of $86,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,330 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $86,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,101 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,583 |
| Maine state income tax | −$5,036 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,330 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,361 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software QA Tester make in Maine?
- The median Software QA Tester salary in Maine is $86,050 per year ($41.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,050 and $100,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software QA Tester in Maine?
- On the median salary of $86,050, a single filer in Maine takes home about $64,330 per year ($5,361 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Software QA Tester jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 390 Software QA Tester jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.