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Software QA Tester Salary in New York (2026)
$58.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,009/year ($7,334/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 6th of 48 states for Software QA Tester pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 10,460 Software QA Tester jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $121,240 a year — though pay ranges from $58,180 for newcomers to $182,910 at the top.
Software QA Tester pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $121,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $153,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $182,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,460 Software QA Tester jobs in New York (occupation code 15-1253, “Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Software QA Tester salary of $121,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $88,009 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $121,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,843 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,275 |
| New York state income tax | −$6,113 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,009 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,334 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software QA Tester make in New York?
- The median Software QA Tester salary in New York is $121,240 per year ($58.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,260 and $153,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software QA Tester in New York?
- On the median salary of $121,240, a single filer in New York takes home about $88,009 per year ($7,334 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 New York?
- BLS counts 10,460 Software QA Tester jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.