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QA Engineer Salary in India

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The India median is $23,981 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$23,981
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,998
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$23,981
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$11.53
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$23,981
Lucknow, IN$23,981
Nagpur, IN$23,981
Bhopal, IN$23,981
Patna, IN$23,981
Kallakurichi, IN$23,981
Bangalore, IN$18,850
Mumbai, IN$18,221
Delhi, IN$16,860
Hyderabad, IN$16,650
Chennai, IN$14,870
Kolkata, IN$10,786

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in India?
The national median qa engineer salary in India is about ₹22,90,000 per year (₹1,90,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹10,30,000 to ₹22,90,000.
Which India city pays qa engineers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹22,90,000 per year.
Which India city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹10,30,000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in India?
Across India cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about ₹6,67,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹31,96,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is qa engineer in demand in India?
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.