QA Automation Engineer Salary in the United States

QA Automation Engineer Salary

How much does a QA Automation Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a QA Automation Engineer in the United States is $87,154. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,223 to a high of $101,428, with most professionals earning between $78,815 and $94,626.

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10th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $71,223 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $78,815 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $87,154 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $94,626 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $101,428 US April 01, 2025
25% $78,815 10% $71,223 90% $101,428 75% $94,626 $87,154 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Software Quality Assurance Analyst I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    QA Automation Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Quality Assurance Analyst III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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87154

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94626
87154
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of QA Automation Engineer in the United States. The base salary for QA Automation Engineer ranges from $78,815 to $94,626 with the average base salary of $87,154. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,815 to $94,626 with the average total cash compensation of $87,154.

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