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Software QA Tester Salary in Maryland (2026)
$53.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,904/year ($6,825/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 9th of 48 states for Software QA Tester pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 5,880 Software QA Tester jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $111,100 a year — though pay ranges from $77,270 for newcomers to $171,810 at the top.
Software QA Tester pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $100,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $111,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $140,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,880 Software QA Tester jobs in Maryland (occupation code 15-1253, “Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Software QA Tester salary of $111,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,904 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $111,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,612 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,499 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$5,085 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,904 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,825 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software QA Tester make in Maryland?
- The median Software QA Tester salary in Maryland is $111,100 per year ($53.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $100,600 and $140,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software QA Tester in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $111,100, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $81,904 per year ($6,825 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many Software QA Tester jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 5,880 Software QA Tester jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.