Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in Illinois
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Illinois earn an average of $107,950 a year. That is $3,540 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $111,490. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $109,300.
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Average pay for software quality assurance analysts and testers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $111,490 | $53.60 |
| Illinois | $107,950 | $51.90 |
| Wisconsin | $97,890 | $47.06 |
| Missouri | $93,990 | $45.19 |
| Iowa | $91,640 | $44.06 |
| Indiana | $91,470 | $43.98 |
| Kentucky | $84,590 | $40.67 |
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Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do software quality assurance analysts and testers make in Illinois?
The average is $107,950 a year, and the median is $104,910. That is $3,540 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $111,490.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$51.90 an hour on average; the median is $50.44.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($109,300), followed by Bloomington, IL ($108,170). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Paducah, KY-IL ($88,690).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #15 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.