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Leadership & Analysis1 million residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Business / Test Analyst jobs in San Jose, United States

A mid-level Business / Test Analyst in San Jose earns a median of $110k a year ($110k gross). San Jose has about 1 million residents and is the 12th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No Business / Test Analyst listing is based here today; United States has 76, and remote roles can be done from San Jose.

$110kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $110k
p10 $88kp90 $130k
City factor 1.20×Rank 2 of 62
0Open Business / Test Analyst roles in San Jose
76Open in United States
$82k–$160kJunior to lead median / yr
5 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Business / Test Analyst roles near San Jose

No Business / Test Analyst listing is based in San Jose today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All Business / Test Analyst jobs in United States

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

Business / Test Analyst pay by level in San Jose

Gross annual pay in USD. San Jose is 1.20× the United States median (+20%), which is $89k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$67k$82k$100k$82k
Mid-level$88k$110k$130k$110k
Senior$110k$140k$170k$140k
Lead$130k$160k$200k$160k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Business / Test Analyst salary page for San Jose.

The role

What a Business / Test Analyst does in San Jose

Turns requirements into test conditions and runs user acceptance with the business.

  • Analyse requirements and derive test conditions
  • Plan and coordinate UAT with business users
  • Maintain traceability from requirement to test result
  • Run SIT and defect triage
  • Sign off acceptance with evidence

Skills and stack employers ask for

Requirements analysisUAT planningTraceabilitySQLDomain knowledge

Tools named most often

JiraTestRailXrayPostman

Time zone

San Jose is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

Business / Test Analyst jobs in San Jose: FAQ

How much does a Business / Test Analyst earn in San Jose?

A mid-level Business / Test Analyst in San Jose earns a median of $110k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of $88k to $130k. Junior pay starts near $82k, senior pay is $140k and leads reach $160k.

Are there Business / Test Analyst jobs in San Jose?

No Business / Test Analyst listing is based in San Jose today, but United States has 76 and Business / Test Analyst roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does San Jose pay compare with the rest of United States?

San Jose ranks 2nd of 62 United States cities we track for Business / Test Analyst pay, at 1.20x the national median (+20%). The national mid-level median is $89k, so San Jose is above it. Against the US it is 24% above the US median of $89k.

What skills do Business / Test Analyst jobs in San Jose ask for?

Turns requirements into test conditions and runs user acceptance with the business. Typical requirements: Requirements analysis, UAT planning, Traceability, SQL, Domain knowledge. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray, Postman.

Can a Business / Test Analyst work with US or European teams from San Jose?

San Jose is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 55% of Business / Test Analyst roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a Business / Test Analyst job in San Jose with PassRidge?

Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for San Jose starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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