What are the main factors that influence a Development Tester's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Development Tester?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Development Tester roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Development Tester's salary?

A Development Tester's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,270 for beginners, reaching about $65,308 at mid-level, and approach $121,736 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Development Tester?

Development Tester salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Tester roles are District of Columbia $62,186, California $61,951, Massachusetts $61,125. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Tester roles make?

Salaries for Development Tester level roles vary by specialization: Penetration Tester V: $174,295; Vulnerability Tester V: $174,290; Vulnerability Tester IV: $149,990; Penetration Tester IV: $149,968; Vulnerability Tester III: $130,490.

Development Tester Salary in Virginia

How much does a Development Tester make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Tester in Virginia is $56,559 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Development Tester's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,156
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,834 to $65,246
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,712

10% $43,712

50% (Median) $56,559

90% $73,156

Development Tester Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,246	$5,437	$1,255	$31
Average	$56,559	$4,713	$1,088	$27
25th Percentile	$49,834	$4,153	$958	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Development Tester Salaries

A Development Tester's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Development Tester Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development Tester's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,270
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,749
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,308
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,391
Expert (over 8 years): $121,736

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Software Quality Assurance Tester I	less than 1 year	$48,270
Development Tester	1-2 years	$54,749
Software Quality Assurance Tester III	2-4 years	$65,308
Software Quality Assurance Tester IV	5-8 years	$73,391
Software Quality Assurance Supervisor	over 8 years	$121,736

How Do Development Tester Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Development Testers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,186.
California: $61,951.
Massachusetts: $61,125.

District of Columbia $62,186 California $61,951 Massachusetts $61,125 Washington $60,900 New Jersey $60,878 Alaska $60,799 Connecticut $60,024 New York $59,710

Hawaii $58,704 Rhode Island $58,232 Maryland $57,912 Minnesota $57,474 Colorado $57,306 Illinois $57,249 Oregon $57,036 Delaware $56,879

New Hampshire $56,780 Virginia $56,559 Pennsylvania $55,913 Nevada $55,587 North Dakota $55,480 Michigan $55,312 Wisconsin $55,250 Vermont $55,126

Texas $54,784 Maine $54,761 Arizona $54,728 Ohio $54,688 Georgia $54,172 Indiana $53,913 Wyoming $53,863 Utah $53,784

Iowa $53,750 Kansas $53,481 Louisiana $53,402 North Carolina $53,374 Missouri $53,363 Florida $53,144 Montana $53,026 Nebraska $52,914

Kentucky $52,852 South Carolina $52,627 Tennessee $52,487 Idaho $52,430 New Mexico $52,020 Oklahoma $51,931 Alabama $51,599 South Dakota $51,043

Arkansas $50,740 West Virginia $50,577 Mississippi $50,088

Top Paying Cities for Development Tester

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $52,015
Lambsburg: $52,126
Laurel Fork: $52,184

Ivanhoe, VA $52,015

Lambsburg, VA $52,126

Laurel Fork, VA $52,184

Marion, VA $51,744

Max Meadows, VA $52,097

Meadowview, VA $51,277

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $51,693

Rocky Gap, VA $51,722

Ruther Glen, VA $54,559

Sealston, VA $55,971

Sharps, VA $54,319

Spotsylvania, VA $55,069

Sparta, VA $54,780

Stafford, VA $57,587

Stratford, VA $55,382

Tappahannock, VA $54,655

Thornburg, VA $55,250

Unionville, VA $54,354

Village, VA $54,587

Warsaw, VA $54,780

Weems, VA $53,705

Sandy Point, VA $54,852

White Stone, VA $53,556

Wicomico Church, VA $53,946

Woodford, VA $55,025

Zacata, VA $55,211

Winchester, VA $54,951

Bentonville, VA $54,480

Berryville, VA $55,744

Boyce, VA $55,845

Brucetown, VA $54,988

Chester Gap, VA $55,520

Clear Brook, VA $54,711

Cross Junction, VA $52,937

Fishers Hill, VA $53,698

Flint Hill, VA $55,219

Front Royal, VA $55,251

Gore, VA $53,233

Hume, VA $55,966

Huntly, VA $55,312

Strasburg, VA $53,488

Linden, VA $56,101

Markham, VA $56,089

Maurertown, VA $52,761

Middletown, VA $54,533

Millwood, VA $55,746

Rileyville, VA $53,870

Earlysville, VA $53,080

Esmont, VA $52,589

Faber, VA $52,356

Fishersville, VA $52,844

Free Union, VA $52,993

Gordonsville, VA $53,548

Greenwood, VA $52,780

Ivy, VA $53,103

Keene, VA $52,802

Keswick, VA $53,208

Locust Dale, VA $53,788

Lovingston, VA $51,795

Lyndhurst, VA $52,185

Montpelier Station, VA $53,561

Nellysford, VA $52,246

North Garden, VA $52,750

Orange, VA $54,085

Palmyra, VA $53,231

Piney River, VA $51,554

Quinque, VA $53,216

Roseland, VA $51,752

Ruckersville, VA $53,194

Schuyler, VA $52,405

Shipman, VA $51,787

Somerset, VA $53,563

Stanardsville, VA $53,039

Troy, VA $53,289

Tyro, VA $51,893

Waynesboro, VA $52,924

White Hall, VA $53,019

Woodberry Forest, VA $53,771

Achilles, VA $52,953

Amelia Court House, VA $53,936

Ark, VA $53,290

Arvonia, VA $52,817

Ashland, VA $54,461

Aylett, VA $54,487

Barhamsville, VA $53,703

Beaumont, VA $53,924

Beaverdam, VA $54,456

Bena, VA $52,938

Bohannon, VA $53,155

Bremo Bluff, VA $53,161

Bruington, VA $54,378

Bumpass, VA $54,374

Cardinal, VA $53,179

Cartersville, VA $53,600

Charles City, VA $54,039

Christchurch, VA $53,598

Church View, VA $53,722

Cobbs Creek, VA $53,326

Columbia, VA $53,461

Crozier, VA $54,283

Cumberland, VA $53,164

Deltaville, VA $53,370

Diggs, VA $53,176

Redwood, VA $51,751

Rich Creek, VA $51,927

Ridgeway, VA $52,289

Riner, VA $51,922

Ripplemead, VA $51,787

Rocky Mount, VA $51,798

Salem, VA $51,545

Sandy Level, VA $51,908

Shawsville, VA $51,704

Spencer, VA $52,277

Staffordsville, VA $52,016

Stanleytown, VA $52,375

Stuart, VA $52,263

Thaxton, VA $51,642

Troutville, VA $51,622

Union Hall, VA $51,806

Vesta, VA $52,196

Villamont, VA $51,616

Vinton, VA $51,519

Wirtz, VA $51,647

Woolwine, VA $52,160

Bristol, VA $50,248

Abingdon, VA $50,994

Andover, VA $50,842

Appalachia, VA $50,842

Bee, VA $51,470

Ben Hur, VA $51,053

Big Stone Gap, VA $50,389

Birchleaf, VA $51,521

Blackwater, VA $50,452

Castlewood, VA $50,599

Cleveland, VA $51,213

Clinchco, VA $51,476

Clintwood, VA $51,417

Coeburn, VA $50,927

Damascus, VA $51,394

Dante, VA $51,216

Davenport, VA $51,571

Dryden, VA $50,554

Duffield, VA $50,126

Dungannon, VA $50,309

East Stone Gap, VA $50,495

Ewing, VA $51,698

Fort Blackmore, VA $49,987

Gate City, VA $49,645

Haysi, VA $51,771

Hiltons, VA $49,763

Honaker, VA $51,499

Jonesville, VA $51,177

Keokee, VA $50,703

Lebanon, VA $51,015

Mc Clure, VA $51,226

Mendota, VA $50,264

Nickelsville, VA $50,054

Nora, VA $51,092

Norton, VA $50,897

Pennington Gap, VA $50,691

Pound, VA $51,107

Rosedale, VA $51,443

Rose Hill, VA $51,608

Saint Charles, VA $50,989

Saint Paul, VA $50,922

Weber City, VA $49,494

Whitetop, VA $51,595

Wise, VA $51,033

Pulaski, VA $52,149

Atkins, VA $51,708

Austinville, VA $52,126

Barren Springs, VA $52,170

Bastian, VA $51,716

Bland, VA $51,837

Broadford, VA $51,662

Cana, VA $52,206

Ceres, VA $51,666

Chilhowie, VA $51,649

Cripple Creek, VA $51,882

Crockett, VA $51,870

Draper, VA $52,105

Dugspur, VA $52,143

Elk Creek, VA $51,846

Emory, VA $51,503

Fancy Gap, VA $52,161

Fries, VA $52,020

Galax, VA $52,105

Glade Spring, VA $51,400

Rural Retreat, VA $51,804

Saltville, VA $51,671

Speedwell, VA $51,838

Sugar Grove, VA $51,721

Tannersville, VA $51,631

Troutdale, VA $51,684

Willis, VA $52,116

Woodlawn, VA $52,137

Wytheville, VA $51,990

Staunton, VA $52,860

Augusta Springs, VA $52,637

Bacova, VA $52,389

Blue Grass, VA $52,410

Brownsburg, VA $52,097

Buena Vista, VA $51,671

Churchville, VA $53,007

Clifton Forge, VA $52,213

Covington, VA $51,929

Craigsville, VA $52,642

Crimora, VA $53,062

Deerfield, VA $52,684

Doe Hill, VA $52,639

Fairfield, VA $52,020

Fort Defiance, VA $53,101

Glen Wilton, VA $52,014

Goshen, VA $52,416

Greenville, VA $52,383

Grottoes, VA $53,111

Head Waters, VA $52,726

Hot Springs, VA $52,243

Iron Gate, VA $52,302

Lexington, VA $52,112

Low Moor, VA $52,180

Mc Dowell, VA $52,660

Middlebrook, VA $52,396

Millboro, VA $52,437

Mint Spring, VA $52,660

Montebello, VA $51,919

Monterey, VA $52,508

Mount Sidney, VA $53,124

Mustoe, VA $52,595

New Hope, VA $53,093

Port Republic, VA $53,082

Raphine, VA $52,160

Rockbridge Baths, VA $52,212

Selma, VA $52,231

Steeles Tavern, VA $52,268

Stuarts Draft, VA $52,463

Swoope, VA $52,767

Verona, VA $53,125

Vesuvius, VA $51,802

Warm Springs, VA $52,406

West Augusta, VA $52,798

Weyers Cave, VA $53,137

Williamsville, VA $52,689

Lynchburg, VA $50,897

Altavista, VA $51,380

Alton, VA $52,503

Amherst, VA $51,243

Appomattox, VA $51,335

Bedford, VA $51,649

Big Island, VA $51,366

Blairs, VA $52,491

Brookneal, VA $51,584

Buffalo Junction, VA $52,669

Callands, VA $52,237

Chatham, VA $52,279

Clifford, VA $51,321

Clover, VA $52,375

Cluster Springs, VA $52,666

Coleman Falls, VA $51,108

Concord, VA $50,967

Crystal Hill, VA $52,294

Danville, VA $52,532

Hillsville, VA $52,206

Carson, VA $54,217

Hiwassee, VA $52,035

Independence, VA $51,854

Annandale, VA $61,698

Burke, VA $61,120

Dumfries, VA $59,330

Dunn Loring, VA $61,777

Fairfax, VA $60,854

Fairfax Station, VA $60,689

Falls Church, VA $61,831

Fort Belvoir, VA $61,083

Great Falls, VA $60,856

Greenway, VA $61,830

Lorton, VA $60,738

Merrifield, VA $61,635

Mc Lean, VA $61,824

West Mclean, VA $61,830

Mount Vernon, VA $61,313

Newington, VA $61,172

Dry Fork, VA $52,389

Brooke, VA $57,169

Evington, VA $51,180

Forest, VA $51,080

Gladstone, VA $51,380

Gladys, VA $51,381

Glasgow, VA $51,709

Goode, VA $51,249

Gretna, VA $51,907

Halifax, VA $52,488

Howardsville, VA $52,404

Hurt, VA $51,617

Java, VA $52,219

Ararat, VA $52,193

Axton, VA $52,354

Bassett, VA $52,316

Belspring, VA $52,045

Bent Mountain, VA $51,603

Blacksburg, VA $51,799

Blue Ridge, VA $51,586

Boones Mill, VA $51,567

Buchanan, VA $51,760

Callaway, VA $51,701

Christiansburg, VA $51,804

Cascade, VA $52,309

Catawba, VA $51,672

Check, VA $51,782

Claudville, VA $52,162

Cloverdale, VA $51,490

Collinsville, VA $52,490

Copper Hill, VA $51,713

Critz, VA $52,246

Daleville, VA $51,543

Dublin, VA $52,072

Eagle Rock, VA $51,909

Eggleston, VA $51,968

Elliston, VA $51,660

Ferrum, VA $51,991

Fieldale, VA $52,415

Fincastle, VA $51,703

Floyd, VA $51,995

Glade Hill, VA $51,763

Glen Lyn, VA $51,802

Goodview, VA $51,580

Hardy, VA $51,559

Henry, VA $52,069

Huddleston, VA $51,750

Keeling, VA $52,438

Chester, VA $54,472

Chesterfield, VA $54,440

Church Road, VA $54,260

Colonial Heights, VA $54,495

Courtland, VA $53,185

Dendron, VA $53,344

Dewitt, VA $54,086

Dinwiddie, VA $54,234

Disputanta, VA $54,278

Dolphin, VA $53,492

Drewryville, VA $53,069

Ebony, VA $52,702

Elberon, VA $53,125

Emporia, VA $53,188

Ford, VA $54,134

Franklin, VA $53,021

Freeman, VA $53,480

Gasburg, VA $52,816

Hopewell, VA $54,382

Ivor, VA $53,107

Jarratt, VA $53,648

Lawrenceville, VA $53,294

Mc Kenney, VA $53,945

Meredithville, VA $53,217

Newsoms, VA $52,846

Prince George, VA $54,433

Rawlings, VA $53,737

Sedley, VA $53,256

Skippers, VA $52,976

Spring Grove, VA $53,633

Stony Creek, VA $53,942

Surry, VA $52,994

Sussex, VA $53,821

Sutherland, VA $54,388

Valentines, VA $52,865

Wakefield, VA $53,324

Warfield, VA $53,781

Waverly, VA $53,744

White Plains, VA $52,836

Wilsons, VA $53,973

Yale, VA $53,603

Zuni, VA $53,086

Claremont, VA $53,705

Farmville, VA $52,698

Baskerville, VA $52,611

Indian Valley, VA $52,070

Mc Coy, VA $51,958

Martinsville, VA $52,404

Meadows Of Dan, VA $52,210

Moneta, VA $51,666

Montvale, VA $51,665

Narrows, VA $51,958

Newbern, VA $52,004

New Castle, VA $51,706

Newport, VA $51,824

New River, VA $52,147

Oriskany, VA $51,806

Paint Bank, VA $51,725

Parrott, VA $51,982

Patrick Springs, VA $52,305

Pearisburg, VA $52,010

Pembroke, VA $52,009

Penhook, VA $51,935

Pilot, VA $51,823

Pittsville, VA $51,909

Radford, VA $52,088

Long Island, VA $51,576

Lowry, VA $51,346

Lynch Station, VA $51,581

Madison Heights, VA $50,898

Monroe, VA $51,152

Naruna, VA $51,420

Nathalie, VA $52,042

Natural Bridge, VA $51,873

Natural Bridge Station, VA $51,649

Nelson, VA $52,747

Norwood, VA $51,577

Ringgold, VA $52,457

Rustburg, VA $51,016

Scottsburg, VA $52,559

Scottsville, VA $52,843

South Boston, VA $52,605

Spout Spring, VA $51,109

Sutherlin, VA $52,462

Sweet Briar, VA $51,049

Vernon Hill, VA $52,400

Virgilina, VA $52,621

Wingina, VA $51,882

Amonate, VA $51,767

Bandy, VA $51,654

Big Rock, VA $51,935

Bishop, VA $51,659

Bluefield, VA $51,818

Boissevain, VA $51,691

Breaks, VA $51,850

Burkes Garden, VA $51,712

Cedar Bluff, VA $51,787

Doran, VA $52,000

Falls Mills, VA $51,691

Grundy, VA $52,022

Horsepen, VA $51,679

Hurley, VA $51,754

Jewell Ridge, VA $51,787

Keen Mountain, VA $51,990

Mavisdale, VA $51,792

Maxie, VA $51,945

North Tazewell, VA $51,780

Oakwood, VA $52,019

Pilgrims Knob, VA $51,877

Pocahontas, VA $51,708

Pounding Mill, VA $51,860

Raven, VA $51,976

Red Ash, VA $52,024

Richlands, VA $51,994

Rowe, VA $51,812

Shortt Gap, VA $51,927

Swords Creek, VA $51,796

Tazewell, VA $51,698

Vansant, VA $51,798

Whitewood, VA $51,804

Wolford, VA $51,813

Boydton, VA $52,724

Bracey, VA $52,859

Brodnax, VA $53,063

Buckingham, VA $52,134

Burkeville, VA $52,940

Charlotte Court House, VA $52,182

Chase City, VA $52,452

Clarksville, VA $52,817

Crewe, VA $53,278

Cullen, VA $52,027

Dillwyn, VA $52,654

Drakes Branch, VA $52,447

Dundas, VA $53,227

Evergreen, VA $51,385

Fort Mitchell, VA $52,446

Green Bay, VA $52,648

Hampden Sydney, VA $52,778

Kenbridge, VA $52,942

Keysville, VA $52,442

La Crosse, VA $52,778

Lunenburg, VA $52,541

Meherrin, VA $52,547

Nottoway, VA $53,197

Pamplin, VA $51,853

Phenix, VA $51,618

Prospect, VA $52,178

Randolph, VA $52,267

Red House, VA $51,467

Red Oak, VA $52,520

Rice, VA $53,008

Saxe, VA $52,406

Skipwith, VA $52,557

South Hill, VA $52,759

Victoria, VA $52,726

Wylliesburg, VA $52,473

Roanoke, VA $51,453

Wachapreague, VA $53,426

Wardtown, VA $53,322

Wattsville, VA $53,476

Willis Wharf, VA $53,410

Windsor, VA $52,955

Withams, VA $53,434

Norfolk, VA $52,683

Newport News, VA $52,801

Fort Eustis, VA $52,822

Hampton, VA $52,834

Fort Monroe, VA $52,805

Poquoson, VA $52,816

Yorktown, VA $52,879

Lackey, VA $52,900

Seaford, VA $52,836

Portsmouth, VA $52,698

Fort Lee, VA $54,492

Petersburg, VA $54,492

Virginia State University, VA $54,492

Alberta, VA $53,415

Ammon, VA $54,131

Blackstone, VA $53,673

Boykins, VA $52,909

Branchville, VA $52,783

Capron, VA $53,170

Round Hill, VA $57,128

Catharpin, VA $59,269

Delaplane, VA $56,531

Ashburn, VA $59,514

Chantilly, VA $60,140

Gainesville, VA $58,786

Hamilton, VA $57,898

Lincoln, VA $57,841

Sterling, VA $60,238

Haymarket, VA $58,730

Herndon, VA $60,460

Leesburg, VA $58,579

Lovettsville, VA $57,281

Nokesville, VA $58,859

Upperville, VA $56,718

Warrenton, VA $56,924

Reston, VA $60,808

Waterford, VA $57,803

The Plains, VA $57,966

Doswell, VA $54,480

Dutton, VA $53,315

Fork Union, VA $53,324

Foster, VA $53,143

Glen Allen, VA $54,603

Gloucester, VA $53,258

Gloucester Point, VA $52,936

Goochland, VA $54,007

Grimstead, VA $53,277

Gum Spring, VA $54,007

Gwynn, VA $53,276

Hadensville, VA $53,923

Hallieford, VA $53,261

Hanover, VA $54,491

Hardyville, VA $53,419

Hartfield, VA $53,438

Hayes, VA $52,970

Henrico, VA $54,643

Hudgins, VA $53,235

Jamaica, VA $53,900

Jamestown, VA $53,091

Jetersville, VA $53,318

Kents Store, VA $53,444

King And Queen Court House, VA $53,982

King William, VA $54,261

Lanexa, VA $53,898

Lightfoot, VA $53,352

Little Plymouth, VA $53,914

Locust Hill, VA $53,598

Louisa, VA $53,998

Macon, VA $54,060

Maidens, VA $54,213

Manakin Sabot, VA $54,391

Mannboro, VA $54,037

Manquin, VA $54,420

Maryus, VA $52,943

Mascot, VA $53,755

Mathews, VA $53,175

Burgess, VA $54,096

Accomac, VA $53,384

Assawoman, VA $53,405

Atlantic, VA $53,477

Battery Park, VA $52,808

Belle Haven, VA $53,353

Birdsnest, VA $53,252

Bloxom, VA $53,466

Cape Charles, VA $53,179

Capeville, VA $53,190

Carrollton, VA $52,802

Carrsville, VA $53,043

Cheriton, VA $53,184

Chesapeake, VA $52,822

Chincoteague Island, VA $53,511

Wallops Island, VA $53,472

Craddockville, VA $53,361

Davis Wharf, VA $53,350

Eastville, VA $53,204

Exmore, VA $53,330

Franktown, VA $53,270

Greenbackville, VA $53,632

Greenbush, VA $53,479

Hacksneck, VA $53,331

Hallwood, VA $53,451

Harborton, VA $53,462

Horntown, VA $53,542

Oak Hall, VA $53,432

Isle Of Wight, VA $52,921

Jamesville, VA $53,300

Jenkins Bridge, VA $53,459

Keller, VA $53,395

Locustville, VA $53,393

Machipongo, VA $53,244

Mappsville, VA $53,439

Marionville, VA $53,243

Mears, VA $53,412

Melfa, VA $53,402

Modest Town, VA $53,540

Nassawadox, VA $53,299

Nelsonia, VA $53,544

New Church, VA $53,525

Onancock, VA $53,447

Onley, VA $53,388

Oyster, VA $53,197

Painter, VA $53,363

Parksley, VA $53,476

Pungoteague, VA $53,385

Quinby, VA $53,245

Rescue, VA $52,806

Sanford, VA $53,534

Saxis, VA $53,542

Seaview, VA $53,185

Smithfield, VA $52,863

Suffolk, VA $52,839

Tangier, VA $53,675

Tasley, VA $53,503

Temperanceville, VA $53,451

Townsend, VA $53,196

Virginia Beach, VA $53,526

Dulles, VA $60,824

Aldie, VA $58,905

Amissville, VA $56,039

Arcola, VA $59,495

Manassas, VA $59,593

Marshall, VA $56,861

Middleburg, VA $57,906

Catlett, VA $58,178

Centreville, VA $59,833

Clifton, VA $60,337

Orlean, VA $56,349

Paeonian Springs, VA $58,176

Paris, VA $56,349

Philomont, VA $57,735

Purcellville, VA $57,307

Bluemont, VA $56,540

Bristow, VA $59,130

Broad Run, VA $58,078

Calverton, VA $57,947

Casanova, VA $58,044

Rectortown, VA $56,791

Mechanicsville, VA $54,533

Midlothian, VA $54,451

Millers Tavern, VA $54,527

Mineral, VA $54,331

Moon, VA $53,198

Moseley, VA $54,269

New Canton, VA $53,094

New Kent, VA $54,235

New Point, VA $53,064

Newtown, VA $54,695

Norge, VA $53,430

North, VA $53,244

Oilville, VA $54,282

Onemo, VA $53,131

Ordinary, VA $53,015

Port Haywood, VA $53,056

Powhatan, VA $54,103

Providence Forge, VA $54,142

Quinton, VA $54,419

Rockville, VA $54,343

Ruthville, VA $54,030

Saint Stephens Church, VA $54,520

Saluda, VA $53,618

Sandston, VA $54,546

Sandy Hook, VA $53,996

Schley, VA $53,141

Severn, VA $52,971

Shacklefords, VA $53,647

State Farm, VA $54,239

Stevensville, VA $54,110

Studley, VA $54,529

Susan, VA $53,078

Toano, VA $53,598

Topping, VA $53,550

Trevilians, VA $53,964

Richmond, VA $54,658

Urbanna, VA $53,805

Wake, VA $53,469

Walkerton, VA $54,187

Ware Neck, VA $53,162

Water View, VA $53,794

West Point, VA $53,978

White Marsh, VA $53,074

Wicomico, VA $52,980

Williamsburg, VA $53,072

Woods Cross Roads, VA $53,265

Montpelier, VA $54,262

Oakton, VA $60,995

Occoquan, VA $60,546

Quantico, VA $58,533

Springfield, VA $61,538

Triangle, VA $58,957

Vienna, VA $61,537

Woodbridge, VA $60,108

Arlington, VA $61,847

Fort Myer, VA $61,848

Mattaponi, VA $53,777

Dhs, VA $61,848

Fort Valley, VA $53,470

Star Tannery, VA $52,947

Stephens City, VA $54,971

Stephenson, VA $55,008

Toms Brook, VA $53,440

White Post, VA $55,444

Woodstock, VA $52,998

Culpeper, VA $54,748

Aroda, VA $53,408

Banco, VA $53,589

Bealeton, VA $56,681

Boston, VA $54,604

Brandy Station, VA $55,708

Brightwood, VA $53,861

Castleton, VA $55,204

Elkwood, VA $55,635

Etlan, VA $53,737

Goldvein, VA $56,932

Graves Mill, VA $53,335

Haywood, VA $53,847

Hood, VA $52,999

Jeffersonton, VA $56,330

Leon, VA $54,088

Lignum, VA $55,314

Madison, VA $53,330

Midland, VA $57,246

Mitchells, VA $54,312

Oakpark, VA $53,668

Pratts, VA $53,324

Radiant, VA $53,522

Rapidan, VA $54,005

Remington, VA $56,231

Reva, VA $54,148

Richardsville, VA $55,776

Rixeyville, VA $55,631

Rochelle, VA $53,308

Somerville, VA $57,355

Sperryville, VA $54,095

Stevensburg, VA $55,425

Sumerduck, VA $56,246

Syria, VA $53,129

Viewtown, VA $55,668

Washington, VA $55,044

Wolftown, VA $53,003

Woodville, VA $54,629

Harrisonburg, VA $53,219

Basye, VA $52,794

Bergton, VA $52,631

Bridgewater, VA $53,120

Broadway, VA $52,956

Criders, VA $52,725

Dayton, VA $52,938

Edinburg, VA $52,884

Elkton, VA $53,043

Alexandria, VA $61,840

Fredericksburg, VA $56,032

Bowling Green, VA $54,945

Burr Hill, VA $54,952

Callao, VA $54,636

Caret, VA $55,287

Center Cross, VA $54,346

Champlain, VA $55,161

Coles Point, VA $55,367

Colonial Beach, VA $55,679

Corbin, VA $55,334

Dahlgren, VA $57,504

Dogue, VA $55,641

Dunnsville, VA $54,542

Edwardsville, VA $54,167

Farnham, VA $54,327

Garrisonville, VA $57,976

Hague, VA $54,967

Hartwood, VA $56,194

Haynesville, VA $54,921

Heathsville, VA $54,116

Hustle, VA $55,194

Irvington, VA $53,682

Jersey, VA $55,718

Kilmarnock, VA $53,728

King George, VA $56,587

Kinsale, VA $54,861

Ladysmith, VA $54,628

Lancaster, VA $53,859

Laneview, VA $53,990

Lively, VA $53,909

Locust Grove, VA $54,967

Loretto, VA $55,204

Lottsburg, VA $54,533

Merry Point, VA $53,775

Milford, VA $54,743

Mollusk, VA $53,794

Montross, VA $55,326

Morattico, VA $54,074

Mount Holly, VA $55,142

Ninde, VA $56,713

Nuttsville, VA $54,021

Oldhams, VA $54,816

Ophelia, VA $54,125

Partlow, VA $55,102

Port Royal, VA $55,190

Rappahannock Academy, VA $55,201

Reedville, VA $54,085

Rhoadesville, VA $54,449

Rollins Fork, VA $55,676

Fulks Run, VA $52,824

Hinton, VA $52,775

Keezletown, VA $53,032

Lacey Spring, VA $53,058

Linville, VA $53,031

Luray, VA $53,201

Mc Gaheysville, VA $53,093

Mount Crawford, VA $53,095

Mount Jackson, VA $52,921

Mount Solon, VA $52,929

New Market, VA $53,044

Orkney Springs, VA $52,807

Penn Laird, VA $53,117

Quicksburg, VA $52,974

Pleasant Valley, VA $53,088

Shenandoah, VA $53,062

Singers Glen, VA $53,028

Stanley, VA $53,066

Timberville, VA $53,053

Charlottesville, VA $53,148

Afton, VA $52,559

Arrington, VA $51,514

Barboursville, VA $53,354

Batesville, VA $53,021

Covesville, VA $52,564

Crozet, VA $53,047

Dyke, VA $53,020

Ruby, VA $57,699

Development Tester Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Development Tester roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Development Tester positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Development Tester as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Development Tester

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$67,870	$33.0	20%
Biotechnology	$65,042	$31.0	15%
Financial Services	$65,042	$31.0	15%
Software & Networking	$65,042	$31.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$62,215	$30.0	10%

Development Tester Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development Tester's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$49,834

Average $56,559/year

$65,246

$4,153

Average $4,713/month

$5,437

$958

Average $1,088/week

$1,255

$24

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,246	$5,437	$1,255	$31
Average	$56,559	$4,713	$1,088	$27
25th Percentile	$49,834	$4,153	$958	$24

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