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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Kentucky

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$79,100
Mean annual$84,590
Range (10th to 90th)$44,290 to $128,340
Kentucky employment890
State vs national-27.0% 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)

10TH$44,29025TH$62,310MEDIAN$79,10075TH$102,24090TH$128,340

The middle 50% of workers earn between $62,310 and $102,240, with a median of $79,100.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 106 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $80,000. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry3$72,550
Level II — qualified59$73,237
Level III — experienced27$88,546
Level IV — fully competent17$115,154

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.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPMgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers15$78,125
Tata Consultancy Services LimitedAnalyst - Testing9$66,800
Archer Daniels Midland CompanyIT Test Lead6$120,000
Deloitte Consulting LLPProject Delivery Specialist5$83,346
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITEDANALYST - TESTING5$66,800
HCL AMERICA INCTest Lead4$97,902
7TECHNIX LLCSoftware Quality Automation Assurance Analyst3$72,000
Ashpra Technologies LLCIT Analyst3$79,008
COOLSOFT LLCSr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer3$78,000
NTT DATA Services, LLCSoftware Development Specialist Advisor3$126,131

Recent sample filings

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

  • Test Consultant 3 at Capgemini America Inc
    $113,000
    LouisvilleWage Level IIIDecided Mar 12, 2026I-200-26065-684321
  • Associate Manager, QA Engineering at KFC Corporation
    $131,100
    LouisvilleWage Level IVDecided Mar 5, 2026I-200-26057-666241
  • QA ENGINEER at NEXZENTEK SOLUTIONS, INC.
    $73,237
    LOUISVILLEWage Level IIDecided Mar 4, 2026I-200-26056-664791
  • Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $88,546
    Hurstbourne AcresWage Level IIIDecided Feb 23, 2026I-200-26046-642272
  • Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $88,546
    LouisvilleWage Level IIIDecided Feb 23, 2026I-200-26046-642275
  • Technical Support Engineering 2 at Atlassian US, Inc.
    $100,000
    NewportWage Level IIDecided Feb 5, 2026I-200-26029-602568
  • ANALYST - TESTING at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
    $73,237
    LOUISVILLEWage Level IIDecided Feb 5, 2026I-200-26029-600591
  • QA Test Manager at Harvey Nash Inc.
    $105,664
    LouisvilleWage Level IVDecided Jan 16, 2026I-200-26009-548878

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.

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By seniority

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

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Specialties

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers specialties in Kentucky

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 64 certified offers. The most common variant is Analyst - Testing at a median of $66,800.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Analyst - TestingTata Consultancy Services Limited14$66,800
Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP9$88,546
SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP6$66,956
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYSTASPIRE SYSTEMS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INC.5$120,000
Project Delivery SpecialistDeloitte Consulting LLP5$83,346
Quality EngineerCuboid, LLC4$79,073
ETL TesterAcadia Technologies, Inc.4$79,871
SOFTWARE QUALITY ENGINEERE-GIANTS TECHNOLOGIES LLC4$82,173
Test LeadHCL AMERICA INC4$116,773
Sr. Software Quality Assurance EngineerCOOLSOFT LLC3$78,000
Test ConsultantCAPGEMINI AMERICA INC3$113,000
IT AnalystAshpra Technologies LLC3$79,008

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 105 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $76,543.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP83$76,543
Professional servicesDeloitte Consulting LLP13$91,749
ManufacturingArcher Daniels Midland Company7$120,000
Finance and insuranceKENTUCKY 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 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Kentucky2023 to 2025
$76,5002023$79,3902024$79,1002025

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)

  1. 01

    Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.

  2. 02

    Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.

  3. 03

    Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.

  4. 04

    Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

  5. 05

    Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.

  6. 06

    Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.

  7. 07

    Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.

  8. 08

    Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+10.0%

Projected annual openings

—

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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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 $79,100.
How does Kentucky compare to the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
The Kentucky median is -27.0% versus the BLS national figure of $108,364.
What is the salary range for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $44,290 and the 90th-percentile at $128,340, 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.