Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Software Quality Assurance Testers
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Illinois earn a median of $104,910 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($104,300)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,530
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,480; the top 10% earn over $150,620. Nationally the range is $61,440 to $167,010.
States ranked near Illinois
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in Illinois
How much do software quality assurance analysts and testers make in Illinois?
The median is $104,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,480 and the top 10% earn over $150,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for software quality assurance analysts and testers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 46 (+1% vs. the national median of $104,300). Living costs are not included.