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QA Engineer Salary in Australia

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The Australia median is $158,919 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$158,919
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,255
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$158,919
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$76.41
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$158,919
Canberra, ACT$158,919
Sunshine Coast, QLD$158,919
Wollongong, NSW$158,919
Hobart, TAS$158,919
Darwin, NT$158,919
Mackay, QLD$158,919
Sydney, NSW$118,669
Melbourne, VIC$115,199
Brisbane, QLD$104,096
Perth, WA$103,402
Adelaide, SA$92,992

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in Australia?
The national median qa engineer salary in Australia is about $229,000 per year ($19,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $134,000 to $229,000.
Which Australia city pays qa engineers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $229,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $134,000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about $86,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $319,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is qa engineer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +20% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.