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Software QA Tester Salary in Oregon (2026)
$52.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,203/year ($6,350/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 10th of 48 states for Software QA Tester pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 1,840 Software QA Tester jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $108,440 a year — though pay ranges from $57,640 for newcomers to $184,060 at the top.
Software QA Tester pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $108,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $146,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $184,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,840 Software QA Tester jobs in Oregon (occupation code 15-1253, “Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Software QA Tester salary of $108,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,203 — an effective tax rate of 29.7%.
| Gross (median) | $108,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,027 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,296 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$8,915 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,203 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software QA Tester make in Oregon?
- The median Software QA Tester salary in Oregon is $108,440 per year ($52.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,400 and $146,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software QA Tester in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $108,440, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $76,203 per year ($6,350 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.7%.
- How many Software QA Tester jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,840 Software QA Tester jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.