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QA Engineer Salary (2026)

Based on 12 real job listings · Updated April 2026

25th Percentile

$86K

Median

$100K

75th Percentile

$109K

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QA Engineer Salary by Seniority Level

LevelSalary RangeMedian
Entry$56K – $71K$65K
Mid$86K – $109K$100K
Senior$112K – $141K$130K
Staff$134K – $169K$155K

Work Model Split

Remote

13%

On-site / Hybrid

87%

Top Companies Hiring QA Engineers

CompanyAvg SalaryOpen Roles
esri canadaN/A4
versapayN/A4
squadN/A3
stand togetherN/A3
freelancejobsN/A2

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QA Engineer Salary by City

New York, NY →San Francisco, CA →Seattle, WA →Austin, TX →Boston, MA →Chicago, IL →Los Angeles, CA →Denver, CO →Atlanta, GA →Washington, DC →Dallas, TX →Miami, FL →Raleigh, NC →San Diego, CA →Toronto, ON →Vancouver, BC →Calgary, AB →Bangalore, India →Hyderabad, India →Remote (US) →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average QA Engineer salary in the US?

The median QA Engineer salary in the US is $100K per year, with a range from $86K (25th percentile) to $109K (75th percentile) based on 12 active job listings.

What factors affect QA Engineer salary?

QA Engineer salaries vary significantly based on years of experience, company size, location (remote vs. on-site), industry, and specific technical skills. Senior roles can earn 30–55% more than entry-level positions.

What cities pay the most for QA Engineer roles?

San Francisco, New York, and Seattle consistently rank among the highest-paying cities for QA Engineer roles.

How do I negotiate a higher QA Engineer salary?

Research market rates using tools like TryApplyNow's salary guide, know your 25th–75th percentile range, and benchmark against your years of experience. Having competing offers and documenting your impact are the strongest negotiation levers.

Is remote QA Engineer pay comparable to on-site?

About 13% of QA Engineer job listings offer remote work. Remote roles can sometimes pay 5–15% less than co-located roles in high-cost cities, but often match or exceed salaries in lower-cost markets.

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