FY 2025-2026 Data

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, CA

Official H1B prevailing wage data for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (SOC 15-1253) in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metropolitan area.

Median Annual Wage (L2)
$93,205

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)
$70,429

For junior positions

Location Tier
Tier 3

Standard Metro Area

Detailed Wage Levels
Breakdown of hourly and annual prevailing wages for all experience levels.
LevelExperienceHourly RateAnnual Salary
Level 1Entry Level$33.86/hr$70,429
Level 2Qualified$44.81/hr$93,205
Level 3Experienced$55.77/hr$116,002
Level 4Fully Competent$66.72/hr$138,778

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