Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Software Quality Assurance Testers
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Kentucky earn a median of $79,100 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($104,300)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,290; the top 10% earn over $128,340. Nationally the range is $61,440 to $167,010.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in Kentucky
How much do software quality assurance analysts and testers make in Kentucky?
The median is $79,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,290 and the top 10% earn over $128,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for software quality assurance analysts and testers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 46 (−24% vs. the national median of $104,300). Living costs are not included.