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Posted pay · data as of 2026-11-06
QA Engineer salary by city
Median posted annual pay for QA Engineers in 8 cities, from live listings that state a range. Each city shows its sample size.
| City | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF Bay Area | 161 | $144,735 | $170,000 | $200,000 | USD |
| Los Angeles | 126 | $126,122 | $144,150 | $167,500 | USD |
| Boston | 29 | $97,500 | $130,000 | $171,500 | USD |
| Seattle | 21 | $112,500 | $140,000 | $171,289 | USD |
| Washington DC | 19 | $90,225 | $112,000 | $136,100 | USD |
| Austin | 15 | $139,000 | $208,500 | $219,000 | USD |
| San Diego | 15 | $111,000 | $137,000 | $166,250 | USD |
| New York | 14 | $118,750 | $135,000 | $153,125 | USD |
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Questions
Which city pays QA Engineers the most?
Of the 8 cities with enough listings, the highest median posted pay is Austin (compared in USD where a conversion is available).
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Alder. "QA Engineer salary by city". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/qa-engineer