Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salaries
Median $180,200 across 51 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$180,200
Middle 50%
$152,100–$194,900
Filings
51
- Median is 72% above the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($105,000).
- Most filings are wage Level IV (24%).
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA has the most filings (44), with a median of $182,600.
Salaries by metro
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 44 | $182,600 |
Level II 10%
Level III 4%
Level IV 24%
Not stated 63%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $180,200 |
| Federal income tax | $32,000 |
| Social Security | $11,200 |
| Medicare | $2,600 |
| State income tax | $12,700 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $120,300 |
| Take-home per month | $10,000 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
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