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Software QA Tester Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$58.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,686/year ($7,391/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Software QA Testers (4th of 48), with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 6,640 Software QA Tester jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $122,210 a year — though pay ranges from $68,050 for newcomers to $168,000 at the top.
Software QA Tester pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $122,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $141,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $168,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,640 Software QA Tester jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 15-1253, “Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Software QA Tester salary of $122,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $88,686 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $122,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,064 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,349 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$6,111 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,686 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,391 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software QA Tester make in Massachusetts?
- The median Software QA Tester salary in Massachusetts is $122,210 per year ($58.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,160 and $141,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software QA Tester in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $122,210, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $88,686 per year ($7,391 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Software QA Tester jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,640 Software QA Tester jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.