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2026

QA Engineer Salary Guide

See QA Engineer salary ranges by experience level and region. See how automation, SDET, and performance specialisations affect QA pay.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level

$55,000

to $80,000

Mid-Career

$85,000

to $120,000

Senior

$125,000

to $180,000

Salary by Region

RegionAverage Salary
United States$100,000
United Kingdom£50,000
India₹1,200,000

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumPlaywrightAPI TestingCI/CDPerformance Testing

Career Outlook

QA is shifting hard toward automation, SDET, and platform-quality roles. Manual-only testing roles are shrinking; engineers who blend automation, performance, and CI/CD command strong premiums.

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