Salary of QA Engineer in United States 2026
How much does a QA Engineer earn?
$99,996
/ Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
$84,996 Average salary
$99,996 Maximum
$129,996
Salary data updated: April 2026
Salary distribution
Based on 46 job listings with salary
Salary by city
| City | Median / Annual | Listings | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | $127,500 | 5 | +38.2% |
| Nicasio | $125,000 | 3 | +35.5% |
| San Jose | $82,500 | 4 | -10.6% |
| New York City | $72,839 | 5 | -21% |
Salary of QA Engineer in United States
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QA Engineer
Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago
, United States Comfrt Remote Full-time $80,000 - $100,000About Comfrt: Comfrt is one of the fastest-growing DTC apparel brands in the world, with a social presence that even...
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QA Engineer
Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 weeks ago
New York-TONAWANDA, New York, United States Linde Full-timePosition Overview:Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance/Validation Engineer will assure...
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QA Engineer
Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 weeks ago
Irving, Texas, United States Orion180 Insurance Services Full-timeABOUT THE ROLE:Are you an innovative thinker with a passion for quality in the insurance sector? Orion180 is looking for...
Salaries in United States {year}
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| QA Lead | $109,176 | View listings |
| QA Engineer | $99,996 | View listings |
| Validation Engineer | $97,500 | View listings |
| Quality Assurance Engineer | $92,496 | View listings |
| Quality Manager | $90,000 | View listings |
| Quality Assurance Manager | $90,000 | View listings |
| Quality Control Manager | $87,528 | View listings |
| Safety Manager | $87,000 | View listings |
| Research Scientist | $82,968 | View listings |
| QA Analyst | $82,872 | View listings |
FAQ - QA Engineer
Data updated: April 2026
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Methodology
- Sample: 46 job listings with published salary
- Calculation: P10, P25, P50 (median), P75, P90 percentiles from salary ranges
- Outliers removed: salaries below P1 and above P99
- City data: minimum 5 listings for inclusion