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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 June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

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

Median annual$89,400
Mean annual$97,890
Range (10th to 90th)$62,460 to $161,500
Wisconsin employment3,800
State vs national-17.5% 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$62,46025TH$65,770MEDIAN$89,40075TH$118,67090TH$161,500

The middle 50% of workers earn between $65,770 and $118,670, with a median of $89,400.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 221 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 — entry16$65,000
Level II — qualified150$81,370
Level III — experienced32$103,331
Level IV — fully competent22$115,373

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 Tester40$78,166
LTIMINDTREE LIMITEDSenior Specialist - Quality Engineering20$78,166
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPSA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers18$74,485
Capgemini America IncTest Consultant 38$105,900
Genpact LLCPrincipal Consultant6$120,235
LTIMINDTREE LimitedSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers6$102,050
CAPGEMINI AMERICA INCTest Consultant 25$103,644
COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INCQA Engineer5$81,500
Ibase Operations Corp.Senior Engineer4$115,000
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.Embedded Software Engineer II4$79,768

Recent sample filings

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

  • Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester at COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC
    $81,400
    FranklinWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-723707
  • Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $85,987
    Sun PrairieWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-723504
  • Quality Engineering Arch Manager at Accenture LLP
    $130,200
    NeenahWage Level IVDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721240
  • QA Engineer at LUMINAVTECH LLC
    $75,000
    MadisonWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-723600
  • COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ENGINEER at Veolia North America LLC
    $85,000
    MILWAUKEEWage Level IDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710047
  • SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $74,485
    MadisonWage Level IIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-706548
  • Senior Cloud Operations Administrator at WTS Paradigm, LLC.
    $97,559
    MiddletonWage Level IVDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-672671
  • SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $74,485
    MadisonWage Level IIDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-673708

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 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 127 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 Limited23$81,371
Test ConsultantCapgemini America Inc14$105,900
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersLTIMindtree Limited14$91,176
SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP12$74,485
Quality Assurance AnalystULINE, Inc.7$82,368
Principal ConsultantGenpact LLC6$120,235
Senior EngineerIbase Operations Corp.6$120,000
Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP5$93,018
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TesterLTIMindtree Limited4$78,166
Quality Assurance EngineerTotal Administrative Services Corporation4$110,131
Software Test EngineerAmba Systems4$83,185

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 221 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $81,386.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareLTIMindtree Limited170$81,386
ManufacturingJOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.18$85,842
Finance and insuranceAmerican Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.13$113,000
Professional servicesAccenture LLP10$120,922
Retail and wholesaleUline, Inc.7$113,000
Transportation and logisticsFederal Express Corporation1$93,018
HealthcareRush University Medical Center1$76,585
Energy and utilitiesVeolia North America LLC1$85,000

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 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Wisconsin2023 to 2025
$82,1002023$81,8502024$89,4002025

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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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 $89,400.
How does Wisconsin compare to the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
The Wisconsin median is -17.5% versus the BLS national figure of $108,364.
What is the salary range for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Wisconsin?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $62,460 and the 90th-percentile at $161,500, 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.