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QA Engineer Salary in Canada

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The Canada median is $124,954 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$124,954
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,448
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$124,954
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$60.08
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$124,954
Québec, QC$124,954
Halifax, NS$124,954
Victoria, BC$124,954
Kitchener, ON$124,954
Burnaby, BC$124,954
Longueuil, QC$124,954
Regina, SK$124,954
Toronto, ON$93,892
Ottawa, ON$90,362
Montreal, QC$79,773
Edmonton, AB$79,773

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in Canada?
The national median qa engineer salary in Canada is about $177,000 per year ($14,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $113,000 to $177,000.
Which Canada city pays qa engineers the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $177,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $113,000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about $73,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $247,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is qa engineer in demand in Canada?
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.