What is the median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky is $79,390.

How does Kentucky compare to the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?

The Kentucky median is -25.6% versus the BLS national figure of $106,735.

What is the salary range for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $37,490 and the 90th-percentile at $122,250, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 10.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Kentucky

Median annual$79,390

Mean annual$80,440

Range (10th to 90th)$37,490 to $122,250

Kentucky employment1,140

State vs national-25.6% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Kentucky software quality assurance analysts and testers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $57,130 and $100,980, with a median of $79,390.

Real disclosed salaries

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 100 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $79,008. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	2	$74,443
Level II — qualified	46	$73,237
Level III — experienced	20	$89,513
Level IV — fully competent	14	$117,577

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	13	$78,125
Tata Consultancy Services Limited	Analyst - Testing	9	$66,800
Archer Daniels Midland Company	Salesforce Support Analyst II	6	$120,000
Deloitte Consulting LLP	Project Delivery Specialist	5	$83,346
HCL AMERICA INC	Test Lead	4	$97,902
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	Analyst - Testing	4	$65,750
Allied Informatics, Inc.	Automation Tester	3	$90,000
NTT DATA Services, LLC	Software Development Specialist Advisor	3	$126,131
Ashpra Technologies LLC	IT Analyst	3	$79,008
TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC	Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)	3	$60,674

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Test Lead at HCL AMERICA INC
$88,546
LouisvilleDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489413
IT Consultant (Software QA Engineer) at Agranee Tech Inc.
$73,237
LouisvilleDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-464036
ETL Tester at MYTHRI CONSULTING LLC
$96,000
LOUISVILLEDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-465555
Project Delivery Specialist at Deloitte Consulting LLP
$73,237
LouisvilleDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460656
Sr. Test Engineer at Gallega Software Solutions Inc
$73,237
LouisvilleDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-461872
Project Delivery Specialist at Deloitte Consulting LLP
$69,701
FrankfortDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460679
Project Delivery Specialist at Deloitte Consulting LLP
$135,350
LOUISVILLEDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460716
Software Quality Assurance Tester at Mediscribes, Inc.
$60,000
LouisvilleDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-446389

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay by experience level in Kentucky

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers specialties in Kentucky

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 61 certified offers. The most common variant is Analyst - Testing at a median of $66,800.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Analyst - Testing	Tata Consultancy Services Limited	13	$66,800
Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	7	$88,546
SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	6	$66,956
Project Delivery Specialist	Deloitte Consulting LLP	5	$83,346
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST	ASPIRE SYSTEMS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INC.	5	$120,000
Test Lead	HCL AMERICA INC	4	$116,773
ETL Tester	Acadia Technologies, Inc.	4	$79,871
SOFTWARE QUALITY ENGINEER	UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc.	4	$82,173
Quality Engineer	Humana Inc.	4	$79,073
IT Analyst	Ashpra Technologies LLC	3	$79,008
QA Analyst	Charter Communications, Inc.	3	$72,000
Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer	COOLSOFT LLC	3	$78,000

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky, by industry

Median offered wage across 100 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $76,543.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Technology and software	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	79	$76,543
Professional services	Deloitte Consulting LLP	12	$91,428
Manufacturing	Archer Daniels Midland Company	7	$120,000
Finance and insurance	KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	2	$98,138

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Kentucky over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Kentucky2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
4.4 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
4.0 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.0 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
02
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
03
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
04
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
05
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
06
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
07
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
08
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+10.0%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Top metros in Kentucky

Metro-level salary data for software quality assurance analysts and testers in major Kentucky metropolitan areas.

Louisville$88,330

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky is $79,390.
How does Kentucky compare to the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?: The Kentucky median is -25.6% versus the BLS national figure of $106,735.
What is the salary range for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $37,490 and the 90th-percentile at $122,250, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 10.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.