Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Illinois
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Illinois earn a median salary of $86,011 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.2% vs the national median of $102,610. An estimated 5,800 software quality assurance analysts and testers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $74,510 to $102,360 depending on location.
$86,011
Avg median salary in Illinois
$102,360
Highest paying metro
$74,510
Lowest paying metro
5,800
Employed in Illinois
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $102,360 | $80,840 | $128,060 | 5,410 |
| Rockford, IL | $95,610 | $69,440 | $122,110 | 40 |
| Bloomington, IL | $93,580 | $78,840 | $102,470 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois | $84,090 | $64,820 | $94,710 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $82,170 | $65,020 | $99,000 | 70 |
| Champaign, IL | $80,610 | $69,490 | $93,560 | 90 |
| East Central Illinois | $75,160 | $63,920 | $91,370 | 30 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,510 | $62,250 | $102,560 | 60 |