Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salaries in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median $89,300 across 110 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.

Median

$89,300

Middle 50%

$76,500–$100,000

Filings

110

Median is 15% below the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($105,000).
Most filings are wage Level II (58%).
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP has the most filings (21), with a median of $76,500.

Top companies

Company	Filings	Median
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	21	$76,500
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	5	$83,600
UST Global Inc	5	$110,900
Athene Annuity and Life Company	4	$107,000
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	3	$95,300
LTIMindtree Limited	3	$90,100
SAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.	3	$76,500
SANAV TECHNOLOGIES LLC	3	$76,500
COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC	2	$84,000
Collaborate Solutions Inc	2	$83,600
Collaborate Solutions Inc.	2	$83,600
Corteva Agriscience LLC	2	$87,900
FUSION GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS INC	2	$76,000
ICloud Technologies Corp.	2	$75,900
Millennium Software, Inc.	2	$98,300
Mphasis Corporation	2	$93,000
PIONEER CONSULTING SERVICES LLC	2	$109,700
Perk Systems, Inc.	2	$87,200
Quality Consulting, Inc.	2	$92,800
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	2	$90,100
Wellabe Services Company	2	$68,800
XTGLOBAL, INC.	2	$94,400
AgilePath LLC	1	$76,000
Athene Annuity and Life Company	1	$95,300
Brillfy Technology, Inc.	1	$95,000
CDW LLC	1	$108,000
COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC	1	$80,000
Camelot Integrated Solutions Inc	1	$94,800
Chelsoft Solutions Co.	1	$89,400
Coforge Limited	1	$89,200

Level I 3%

Level II 58%

Level III 23%

Level IV 13%

Not stated 4%

Annual salary (USD)

State

Gross	$89,300
Federal income tax	$10,800
Social Security	$5,500
Medicare	$1,300
State income tax	$2,800
Health insurance (employee share)	$1,400
Take-home per year	$67,400
Take-home per month	$5,600

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.

This is an estimate. Actual taxes depend on your situation. Consult a tax professional before filing.

LCA filings are not hires.

Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.

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