What are the main factors that influence a Software Quality Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Software Quality Engineer's salary?

A Software Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Engineer (0-2 years)earns $77,131, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,024, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $120,066, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,632, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,677,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Quality Engineer?

Software Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $80,925, California $80,618, Massachusetts $79,543. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Quality Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Software Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Software Quality Engineer: $148,939; Software Quality Assurance Analyst IV: $131,440; Engineer III, Software Quality: $130,425; Software Testing and Quality Engineer III: $113,840; Software Quality Assurance Analyst III: $113,837.

Software Quality Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Software Quality Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Software Quality Engineer in Hawaii is $76,379 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Software Quality Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,446
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,318 to $81,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,800

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

Smart Recruiting

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Software Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,648	$6,804	$1,570	$39
Average	$76,379	$6,365	$1,469	$37
25th Percentile	$70,318	$5,860	$1,352	$34

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Software Quality Engineer Job Openings in Hawaii

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Harness - Mountain View, HI

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Harness - Mountain View, HI

STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Harness - Mountain View, HI

STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Harness - Mountain View, HI

Search More Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Hawaii

Key Factors That Influence Software Quality Engineer Salaries

A Software Quality Engineer'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 Software Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Quality Engineer'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): $77,131
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,024
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,066
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,632
Expert (over 8 years): $169,677

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$77,131
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$99,024
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$120,066
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$138,632
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$169,677

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Software Quality Engineer 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 Software Quality Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,925.
California: $80,618.
Massachusetts: $79,543.

District of Columbia $80,925 California $80,618 Massachusetts $79,543 Washington $79,251 New Jersey $79,222 Alaska $79,120 Connecticut $78,111 New York $77,702

Hawaii $76,393 Rhode Island $75,779 Maryland $75,363 Minnesota $74,793 Colorado $74,573 Illinois $74,500 Oregon $74,223 Delaware $74,018

New Hampshire $73,889 Virginia $73,601 Pennsylvania $72,761 Nevada $72,337 North Dakota $72,198 Michigan $71,979 Wisconsin $71,898 Vermont $71,738

Texas $71,292 Maine $71,262 Arizona $71,219 Ohio $71,167 Georgia $70,495 Indiana $70,159 Wyoming $70,093 Utah $69,991

Iowa $69,947 Kansas $69,596 Louisiana $69,494 North Carolina $69,457 Missouri $69,442 Florida $69,157 Montana $69,004 Nebraska $68,858

Kentucky $68,777 South Carolina $68,485 Tennessee $68,302 Idaho $68,229 New Mexico $67,696 Oklahoma $67,579 Alabama $67,147 South Dakota $66,424

Arkansas $66,029 West Virginia $65,817 Mississippi $65,181

Top Paying Cities for Software Quality Engineers

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:

Aiea: $76,006
Anahola: $75,494
Captain Cook: $75,494

Aiea, HI $76,006 Anahola, HI $75,494 Captain Cook, HI $75,494 Eleele, HI $75,494 Ewa Beach, HI $76,006 Kapolei, HI $75,838 Haiku, HI $75,494 Hakalau, HI $75,494

Haleiwa, HI $75,494 Hana, HI $75,494 Hanalei, HI $75,494 Hanamaulu, HI $75,494 Hanapepe, HI $75,494 Hauula, HI $75,662 Hawaii National Park, HI $75,494 Hawi, HI $75,494

Hilo, HI $75,494 Princeville, HI $75,494 Holualoa, HI $75,494 Honaunau, HI $75,494 Honokaa, HI $75,494 Honomu, HI $75,494 Hoolehua, HI $75,494 Kaaawa, HI $75,801

Kahuku, HI $75,494 Kahului, HI $75,494 Kailua, HI $76,006 Ocean View, HI $75,494 Waikoloa, HI $75,494 Keauhou, HI $75,494 Kailua Kona, HI $75,494 Kalaheo, HI $75,494

Kalaupapa, HI $75,494 Kamuela, HI $75,494 Kaneohe, HI $76,006 Kapaa, HI $75,494 Kaumakani, HI $75,494 Kaunakakai, HI $75,494 Keaau, HI $75,494 Kealakekua, HI $75,494

Kealia, HI $75,494 Kekaha, HI $75,494 Kihei, HI $75,494 Kilauea, HI $75,494 Kapaau, HI $75,494 Koloa, HI $75,494 Kualapuu, HI $75,494 Kunia, HI $75,765

Kurtistown, HI $75,494 Lahaina, HI $75,494 Laie, HI $75,560 Lanai City, HI $75,494 Laupahoehoe, HI $75,494 Lawai, HI $75,494 Lihue, HI $75,494 Makawao, HI $75,494

Makaweli, HI $75,494 Maunaloa, HI $75,494 Mountain View, HI $75,494 Naalehu, HI $75,494 Ninole, HI $75,494 Ookala, HI $75,494 Paauilo, HI $75,494 Pahala, HI $75,494

Pahoa, HI $75,494 Paia, HI $75,494 Papaaloa, HI $75,494 Papaikou, HI $75,494 Pearl City, HI $76,006 Pepeekeo, HI $75,494 Puunene, HI $75,494 Volcano, HI $75,494

Wahiawa, HI $75,765 Pukalani, HI $75,494 Mililani, HI $75,867 Kula, HI $75,494 Waialua, HI $75,494 Waianae, HI $75,560 Wailuku, HI $75,494 Waimanalo, HI $76,006

Waimea, HI $75,494 Waipahu, HI $75,969 Honolulu, HI $76,006 J B P H H, HI $76,006 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $75,801 Schofield Barracks, HI $75,736 Fort Shafter, HI $76,006 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $76,006

Camp H M Smith, HI $76,006 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $75,969 Wake Island, HI $76,006

Software Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Quality Engineer'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

$70,318

Average $76,379/year

$81,648

$5,860

Average $6,365/month

$6,804

$1,352

Average $1,469/week

$1,570

$34

Average $37/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,648	$6,804	$1,570	$39
Average	$76,379	$6,365	$1,469	$37
25th Percentile	$70,318	$5,860	$1,352	$34

Salaries of jobs related to Software Quality Engineer

Find Your Next Software Quality Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Software Quality Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Hawaii

Cost of Living in Hawaii is

4.5% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about