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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$99,820
- Kansas City$94,580
- Jefferson City$82,380
- Columbia$81,120
- Springfield$71,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $99,820 | $94,590 | $73,790 | $74,301 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $94,580 | $94,970 | $74,980 | $70,913 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $82,380 | $75,620 | $60,790 | $63,850 | 88 |
| Columbia | $81,120 | $75,520 | $63,860 | $63,023 | 89 |
| Springfield | $71,790 | $61,600 | $51,170 | $56,897 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1253.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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