QA Engineer salary in Richmond, VA
Based on 167 certified H-1B filings in the Richmond, VA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Glen Allen, Henrico, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Chesterfield.
Also listed as: Software Tester, Test Automation Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,378 |
| 25th | $92,810 |
| 50th (median) | $106,850 |
| 75th | $120,695 |
| 90th | $130,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $77,896 | $76,419 | $88,237 | 95 |
| FY2021 | $80,000 | $73,528 | $95,550 | 84 |
| FY2022 | $89,669 | $78,500 | $103,100 | 67 |
| FY2023 | $91,928 | $76,500 | $100,541 | 85 |
| FY2024 | $99,600 | $81,210 | $107,057 | 105 |
| FY2025 | $106,850 | $89,378 | $120,418 | 90 |
| FY2026 | $108,000 | $92,810 | $121,200 | 77 |
Cost of living
Richmond's median QA Engineer salary of $106,850 is worth about $109,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Richmond = 97.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in the Richmond, VA area earned a median of $106,300 in May 2025 (720 employed). The H-1B median here is $106,850, 1% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizant | $110,198 | 35 |
| UST | $97,844 | 12 |
| Capgemini America | $120,833 | 11 |
| Elevance Health | too few | 6 |
| Accenture | too few | 5 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 4 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | too few | 4 |
| Data Concepts | too few | 3 |
| Genworth North America | too few | 3 |
| Msr Technology Group | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,400 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $92,810 | 79 |
| Senior · Level III | $112,500 | 51 |
| Expert · Level IV | $128,000 | 21 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,400 | $75,400 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $89,378 | $92,810 | 79 |
| Senior · Level III | $110,198 | $112,500 | 51 |
| Expert · Level IV | $127,608 | $128,000 | 21 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.