Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Illinois

Ranked #16 of 46 · IL

3.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $107,950 ≈ $52/hr
Median annual salary $104,910
Employment 6,530

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $65,480P25 $83,020 Median $104,910P75 $130,290P90 $150,620

About 80% of software quality assurance analysts and testerss in Illinois earn between $65,480 and $150,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$107,950
U.S. average
$111,490

The mean software quality assurance analysts and testers salary in Illinois is $107,950, about 3.2% below the U.S. average ($111,490). That works out to roughly $52/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $105,580 $109,300 5,010
Bloomington, IL $102,070 $108,170 240
Springfield, IL $96,800 $93,980 50
Peoria, IL $96,700 $100,300 80
Rockford, IL $96,020 $98,350 40
Champaign-Urbana, IL $86,130 $92,080 80
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $80,840 $83,410 40

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do software quality assurance analysts and testers make in Illinois?

The median software quality assurance analysts and testers salary in Illinois is $104,910 per year (mean $107,950), and about 80% earn between $65,480 and $150,620.

How much do software quality assurance analysts and testers make per hour in Illinois?

Roughly $52 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $107,950 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Illinois a high-paying state for software quality assurance analysts and testers?

Illinois ranks #16 of 46 states for software quality assurance analysts and testers pay. Its mean salary of $107,950 is about 3.2% below the U.S. average of $111,490.

Which metro areas in Illinois pay software quality assurance analysts and testers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for software quality assurance analysts and testers are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($105,580), Bloomington, IL ($102,070), Springfield, IL ($96,800), by median annual wage.

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