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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Wisconsin

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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 April 27, 2026
Median annual$81,850
Mean annual$86,930
Range (10th to 90th)$60,980 to $117,050
Wisconsin employment3,820
State vs national-23.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Wisconsin 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$60,98025TH$73,090MEDIAN$81,85075TH$101,17090TH$117,050

The middle 50% of workers earn between $73,090 and $101,170, with a median of $81,850.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 195 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $85,000. 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 — entry12$64,500
Level II — qualified118$78,166
Level III — experienced27$99,477
Level IV — fully competent15$116,085

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
LTIMindtree LimitedSoftware Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester39$78,166
LTIMINDTREE LIMITEDSenior Specialist - Quality Engineering20$78,166
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPSA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers11$78,166
Capgemini America IncTest Consultant 36$103,909
CAPGEMINI AMERICA INCTest Consultant 26$103,331
LTIMINDTREE LimitedSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers6$102,050
Genpact LLCPrincipal Consultant5$125,000
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.Embedded Software Engineer II4$79,768
Ibase Operations Corp.Senior Engineer4$115,000
Fii USA, Inc.Test Engineer3$65,000

Recent sample filings

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

  • QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST at BI LABS, INC.
    $93,600
    MILWAUKEEDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497626
  • Test Engineer at Fii USA, Inc.
    $67,912
    Mount PleasantDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-488743
  • Test Consultant 3 at Capgemini America, Inc.
    $130,412
    MadisonDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485320
  • Principal Consultant at Genpact LLC
    $125,000
    WaukeshaDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25351-489250
  • SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $74,485
    MiddletonDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25348-481125
  • QA Test Engineer I at Mphasis Corporation
    $82,775
    Sun PrairieDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475066
  • QA Test Engineer I at Mphasis Corporation
    $82,775
    MadisonDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-472838
  • QA TESTER at EVEREST CONSULTING GROUP INC.
    $81,370
    WAUKESHADecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460960

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 Wisconsin

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.

Specialties

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers specialties in Wisconsin

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 116 certified offers. The most common variant is Senior Specialist - Quality Engineering at a median of $78,166.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Senior Specialist - Quality EngineeringLTIMINDTREE LIMITED28$78,166
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and TesterLTIMindtree Limited22$83,186
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersLTIMindtree Limited14$91,176
Test ConsultantCapgemini America Inc13$103,644
Quality Assurance AnalystZonestra Technologies, LLC7$82,368
SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP6$73,299
Senior EngineerIbase Operations Corp.6$120,000
Principal ConsultantGenpact LLC5$125,000
Software Test EngineerAmba Systems4$83,185
Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP4$97,563
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TesterLTIMindtree Limited4$78,166
Test EngineerFii USA, Inc.3$65,000

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

Pay by industry

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Wisconsin, by industry

Median offered wage across 195 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $81,371.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareLTIMindtree Limited147$81,371
ManufacturingJOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.17$81,370
Finance and insuranceAmerican Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.13$113,000
Professional servicesTotal Administrative Services Corporation9$119,843
Retail and wholesaleUline, Inc.7$113,000
HealthcareRush University Medical Center1$76,585
Transportation and logisticsFederal Express Corporation1$93,018

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Wisconsin2023 to 2024
$82,1002023$81,8502024

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, 20242034 cycle.

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Top metros in Wisconsin

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Wisconsin?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Wisconsin is $81,850.
How does Wisconsin compare to the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
The Wisconsin median is -23.3% versus the BLS national figure of $106,735.
What is the salary range for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Wisconsin?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $60,980 and the 90th-percentile at $117,050, 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.