JobFrame · QUALIT1.QUALITYA8EDD.P5
Quality Assurance
P5 · P5 — Expert Professional · Individual contributor
Median pay · United States
$138,423
$108,743 – $176,203 · USD · annual · national base (function pricing in review)
Level position
P5 · 5 of 6 in track
Median pay
$138,423
$108,743–$176,203
Level
P5
P5 · 5 of 6 in track
Super-function
technology
Demand-heat
very hot
3.5% growth
Summary
Focuses on validating software quality through test analysis, test case design, and test automation across web, API, and non-functional layers. Distinct from broader Software Engineering (which builds the product) and SRE/Platform reliability (which operates production infrastructure); this function owns risk-based test strategy, defect detection, automation frameworks, and quality outcomes against requirements throughout the SDLC.
This level — P5 P5 — Expert Professional
Expert in field; key problem solver and project leader, authority in multiple areas