QA / Test Engineer Salary Guide
Quality engineers safeguard releases through automation and testing strategy. Automation depth and CI integration drive the move from manual to senior pay.
QA / Test Engineer salary by experience level
Entry (0–1 yr)$60,000 – $80,000
Mid (1–3 yrs)$82,000 – $112,000
Senior (3–5 yrs)$112,000 – $145,000
Lead / Architect (5+ yrs)$145,000 – $180,000
Figures are broad market estimates in USD for full-time roles and vary by company, location, and individual experience.
In-demand QA / Test Engineer skills
Test automationSelenium / PlaywrightCI/CDAPI testingPerformance testingScripting
What moves your pay
- Automation vs. manual focus
- SDET (coding) skills
- Regulated industries
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