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 $50,023, a Software Quality Assurance Tester II (1-3 years)earns $56,745, a Software Quality Assurance Tester III (3-5 years)earns $67,729, a Software Quality Assurance Tester IV (5-7 years)earns $76,148, a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $126,353,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Performance Tester make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Performance Tester in Rhode Island is $50,785 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): $63,085
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,931 to $57,223
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,602

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Performance Tester Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,223	$4,769	$1,100	$28
Average	$50,785	$4,232	$977	$24
25th Percentile	$44,931	$3,744	$864	$22

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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): $50,023
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,745
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,729
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,148
Expert (over 8 years): $126,353

Levels	Salary
Performan... Level Performance Tester	$50,023
Software ... Level Performance Tester	$56,745
Software ... Level Performance Tester	$67,729
Software ... Level Performance Tester	$76,148
Software ... Level Performance Tester	$126,353

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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:

Adamsville: $51,261
Albion: $50,410
Ashaway: $51,456

Adamsville, RI $51,261 Albion, RI $50,410 Ashaway, RI $51,456 Barrington, RI $50,410 Block Island, RI $51,188 Bradford, RI $51,422 Bristol, RI $50,361 Carolina, RI $51,003

Charlestown, RI $51,057 Chepachet, RI $50,313 Clayville, RI $50,361 Coventry, RI $50,313 West Greenwich, RI $50,279 East Greenwich, RI $50,347 Exeter, RI $51,422 Fiskeville, RI $50,410

Forestdale, RI $50,361 Foster, RI $50,279 Glendale, RI $50,279 Greene, RI $50,843 Greenville, RI $50,410 Harmony, RI $50,395 Harrisville, RI $50,313 Hope, RI $50,410

Hope Valley, RI $51,456 Hopkinton, RI $51,470 Jamestown, RI $50,955 Kenyon, RI $51,407 Little Compton, RI $51,242 Manville, RI $50,410 Mapleville, RI $50,279 Newport, RI $50,965

Middletown, RI $51,179 North Kingstown, RI $50,264 North Scituate, RI $50,395 Oakland, RI $50,327 Pascoag, RI $50,298 Pawtucket, RI $50,410 Central Falls, RI $50,410 Cumberland, RI $50,410

Lincoln, RI $50,410 Portsmouth, RI $50,760 Prudence Island, RI $50,313 Rockville, RI $51,470 Saunderstown, RI $50,984 Shannock, RI $51,393 Slatersville, RI $50,361 Slocum, RI $50,984

Tiverton, RI $51,276 Wakefield, RI $50,931 Kingston, RI $50,940 Narragansett, RI $50,950 Peace Dale, RI $50,931 Warren, RI $50,395 Warwick, RI $50,410 Westerly, RI $51,485

West Kingston, RI $50,969 West Warwick, RI $50,410 Wood River Junction, RI $51,422 Woonsocket, RI $50,361 North Smithfield, RI $50,395 Wyoming, RI $51,407 Providence, RI $50,410 Cranston, RI $50,410

North Providence, RI $50,410 East Providence, RI $50,410 Riverside, RI $50,410 Rumford, RI $50,410 Smithfield, RI $50,410 Johnston, RI $50,410

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

$44,931

Average $50,785/year

$57,223

$3,744

Average $4,232/month

$4,769

$864

Average $977/week

$1,100

$22

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,223	$4,769	$1,100	$28
Average	$50,785	$4,232	$977	$24
25th Percentile	$44,931	$3,744	$864	$22

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