What are the main factors that influence a Performance Tester's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Performance Tester's salary?

A Performance Tester's salary grows with experience: a Performance Tester (0-1 years)earns $48,633, a Software Quality Assurance Tester II (1-3 years)earns $55,169, a Software Quality Assurance Tester III (3-5 years)earns $65,847, a Software Quality Assurance Tester IV (5-7 years)earns $74,033, a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $122,844,

What are the highest paying states for a Performance Tester?

Performance Tester salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Performance Tester roles are District of Columbia $53,859, California $53,655, Massachusetts $52,940. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Performance Tester roles make?

Salaries for Performance Tester level roles vary by specialization: Performance Architect: $147,017; Performance Manager: $120,471; Performance Engineer: $82,623; Performance Director: $76,133; Performance Analyst: $71,336.

Performance Tester Salary in Delaware

How much does a Performance Tester make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Performance Tester in Delaware is $49,374 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Performance Tester's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,332
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,683 to $55,633
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,502

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Performance Tester Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,633	$4,636	$1,070	$27
Average	$49,374	$4,114	$949	$24
25th Percentile	$43,683	$3,640	$840	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Performance Tester Salaries

A Performance Tester's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Performance Tester Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Performance Tester's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,633
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,169
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,847
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,033
Expert (over 8 years): $122,844

Levels	Salary
Performan... Level Performance Tester	$48,633
Software ... Level Performance Tester	$55,169
Software ... Level Performance Tester	$65,847
Software ... Level Performance Tester	$74,033
Software ... Level Performance Tester	$122,844

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How Do Performance Tester Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Performance Testers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,859.
California: $53,655.
Massachusetts: $52,940.

District of Columbia $53,859 California $53,655 Massachusetts $52,940 Washington $52,745 New Jersey $52,726 Alaska $52,657 Connecticut $51,986 New York $51,714

Hawaii $50,843 Rhode Island $50,434 Maryland $50,157 Minnesota $49,778 Colorado $49,632 Illinois $49,583 Oregon $49,398 Delaware $49,262

New Hampshire $49,176 Virginia $48,985 Pennsylvania $48,425 Nevada $48,143 North Dakota $48,051 Michigan $47,905 Wisconsin $47,851 Vermont $47,744

Texas $47,448 Maine $47,428 Arizona $47,399 Ohio $47,365 Georgia $46,917 Indiana $46,694 Wyoming $46,650 Utah $46,582

Iowa $46,553 Kansas $46,319 Louisiana $46,251 North Carolina $46,227 Missouri $46,217 Florida $46,027 Montana $45,925 Nebraska $45,828

Kentucky $45,774 South Carolina $45,580 Tennessee $45,458 Idaho $45,409 New Mexico $45,054 Oklahoma $44,976 Alabama $44,689 South Dakota $44,208

Arkansas $43,945 West Virginia $43,804 Mississippi $43,381

Top Paying Cities for Performance Testers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $50,984
Little Creek: $50,512
Magnolia: $50,721

Lincoln, DE $50,984 Little Creek, DE $50,512 Magnolia, DE $50,721 Milford, DE $50,984 Marydel, DE $50,322 Millsboro, DE $50,984 Millville, DE $51,325 Milton, DE $50,984

Nassau, DE $50,984 Ocean View, DE $51,325 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,325 Seaford, DE $50,449 Selbyville, DE $51,325 Smyrna, DE $50,264 Viola, DE $50,721 Woodside, DE $50,575

Bear, DE $49,894 Newark, DE $49,914 Claymont, DE $49,953 Delaware City, DE $49,914 Hockessin, DE $49,953 Kirkwood, DE $49,914 Middletown, DE $50,162 Montchanin, DE $49,953

New Castle, DE $49,953 Odessa, DE $50,230 Port Penn, DE $49,778 Rockland, DE $49,953 Saint Georges, DE $49,914 Townsend, DE $50,157 Winterthur, DE $49,953 Lewes, DE $50,984

Wilmington, DE $49,953 Dover, DE $50,488 Dover Afb, DE $50,605 Bethany Beach, DE $51,325 Bethel, DE $50,449 Bridgeville, DE $50,984 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,541 Cheswold, DE $50,371

Clayton, DE $50,245 Dagsboro, DE $51,325 Delmar, DE $50,449 Ellendale, DE $50,984 Felton, DE $50,984 Fenwick Island, DE $51,325 Frankford, DE $51,325 Frederica, DE $50,984

Georgetown, DE $50,984 Greenwood, DE $50,984 Harbeson, DE $50,984 Harrington, DE $50,984 Hartly, DE $50,220 Houston, DE $50,984 Kenton, DE $50,245 Laurel, DE $50,449

Yorklyn, DE $49,953

Performance Tester Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Performance Tester's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$43,683

Average $49,374/year

$55,633

$3,640

Average $4,114/month

$4,636

$840

Average $949/week

$1,070

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,633	$4,636	$1,070	$27
Average	$49,374	$4,114	$949	$24
25th Percentile	$43,683	$3,640	$840	$21

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