How much does a Quality Assurance Engineer make?
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$92,584
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Quality Assurance Engineer is $92,584 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $80,860 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $11,723 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| QA Engineer | $83,893 /yr |
| Senior QA Engineer | $136,221 /yr |
| QA Engineer IV | $145,870 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Quality Assurance Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Quality Assurance Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, MarkLogic and eBay.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| QA Engineer | $83,893 /yr |
| Senior QA Engineer | $136,221 /yr |
| QA Engineer IV | $145,870 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Quality Assurance Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Quality Assurance Engineer in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $124,196, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $121,889, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $118,873, Information Technology with a median total pay of $115,755, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $112,768.
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Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Quality Assurance Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer is $80,860 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Quality Assurance Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6414 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Quality Assurance Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer in United States is $116,146 per year.
The lowest salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer in United States is $56,295 per year.
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