Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in California
Software quality assurance analysts and testers develop and run tests to find problems in software applications and systems. They work in software companies, tech firms, and organizations with substantial IT operations, documenting defects, tracking issues, and communicating findings to development teams before software is released. In California the median pay is $128,740 a year, 23% above the national median of $104,300.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against software quality assurance analysts and testers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Norwegian Tech Linguistic Tester · Welo Global · Anywhere · Remote
- Finnish Tech Linguistic Tester · Welo Global · Anywhere · Remote
- QA Tester Entry Level · Ace IT Careers · Remote · Remote
Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.
Licenses and training in California
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in other states
Related occupations
Four short assessments and your background, scored against software quality assurance analysts and testers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 15-1253.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.