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Software QA Tester Salary in Missouri (2026)
$41.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,918/year ($5,493/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 37th of 48 states for Software QA Tester pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 2,930 Software QA Tester jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $85,530 a year — though pay ranges from $55,030 for newcomers to $141,350 at the top.
Software QA Tester pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $71,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $85,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,930 Software QA Tester jobs in Missouri (occupation code 15-1253, “Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Software QA Tester salary of $85,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,918 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $85,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,987 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,543 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$3,083 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,918 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software QA Tester make in Missouri?
- The median Software QA Tester salary in Missouri is $85,530 per year ($41.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $71,190 and $109,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software QA Tester in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $85,530, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $65,918 per year ($5,493 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Software QA Tester jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 2,930 Software QA Tester jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.