# Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in Singapore

Quality Assurance Engineer
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is a sought-after position in Singapore's professional landscape. The role combines hands-on expertise with strategic thinking, offering attractive compensation. Successful candidates will enjoy continuous learning opportunities and clear advancement paths in this evolving field.

Tax rateApprox. 17%DemandHighLast updated10 Jul 2026

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## Role overview

Quality Assurance Engineer professionals focus on delivering high-impact solutions, optimizing workflows, and driving operational excellence. This domain relies heavily on continuous iterative improvement, tool alignment, and direct execution paths.

## Annual Salary – 2026

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* PNG $84,500 Average Salary$49,800 - $66,000

Junior 0-2 years

$68,400 - $102,200

Mid-Level 3-5 years

$102,200 - $145,800

Senior 6+ years

### Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Take-Home Pay Expected monthly net income after localized tax deductions (approx. 17%) S$5,845 Hourly Rate Equivalent Based on standard 40-hour work week parameters S$26.41 - S$62.97 Annual Bonus Range Typical performance-based extra compensation S$8,450 - S$12,675 Equity & Stock Bonus Estimated capital compensation incentives Up to S$8,450

### Financial Planning & Budgets

Monthly Savings Target Recommended 25% baseline slice for future wealth security S$                        1,800 Retirement Contribution Target Recommended 11% allocation for long-term retirement accounts S$                        800 Maximum Housing Budget Suggested upper limit for monthly rent/mortgage and utilities Up to S$1,400 Emergency Safety Net Recommended 3 to 6 months liquidity cushion target S$21,125 - S$42,250

### Healthcare Infrastructure

Medical, dental, and vision insurance profiles inside private-tier remote contractor markets.

Approx. S$5,070 / year

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## Salary Visualization

![Salary Distribution for Quality Assurance Engineer in Singapore - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/chart.php?p10=49800&p25=68400&p50=84500&p75=102200&p90=145800&currency=S%24&currency_code=SGD&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Singapore)

![Salary Growth by Experience for Quality Assurance Engineer in Singapore - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/experience_chart.php?j_avg=57900&m_avg=85300&s_avg=124000&currency=S%24&currency_code=SGD&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Singapore)

![Monthly Salary Breakdown for Quality Assurance Engineer in Singapore - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/pie_chart.php?taxes=1197&savings=1781&retirement=802&housing=1408&disposable=1851&currency=S%24&currency_code=SGD&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Singapore)

## Latest Remote Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

[![Experian logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/09/dcc5b29a570bb19b9f5c3e150db2fdfe.jpg) Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Experian](https://jobicy.com/jobs/144474-senior-quality-assurance-automation-engineer.md) [![University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/52ccfc21-221.webp) Principal Cloud Application Engineer University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus](https://jobicy.com/jobs/149239-principal-cloud-application-engineer-2.md) [![University of Colorado logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/491790f6-221.jpeg) Principal Cloud Application Engineer University of Colorado](https://jobicy.com/jobs/149237-principal-cloud-application-engineer.md) [![NFQ logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/af3b05e4-221.jpeg) Senior QA Engineer NFQ](https://jobicy.com/jobs/145577-senior-qa-engineer.md) [![Fieldguide logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/08/afa73463-221.png) Deployed Software Engineer Fieldguide](https://jobicy.com/jobs/148815-deployed-software-engineer.md) [All Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs →](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Quality+Assurance+Engineer.md)

## 12-Month Salary Trend

Over the past 12 months, the average compensation for Quality Assurance Engineer roles in Singapore has decreased by 3%. The estimated average salary moved from S$87,100 in Aug 2025 to S$84,500 as of Jul 2026.

### Historical Salary Data Table

Time PeriodAverage Salary (Annual)Hourly Rate (Range)Jul 2026  S$84,500   S$26 - S$63 Jun 2026  S$87,500   S$27 - S$65 May 2026  S$88,400   S$28 - S$66 Apr 2026  S$86,900   S$27 - S$65 Mar 2026  S$82,800   S$26 - S$62 Feb 2026  S$83,200   S$26 - S$62 Jan 2026  S$85,100   S$27 - S$63 Dec 2025  S$88,600   S$28 - S$66 Nov 2025  S$85,600   S$27 - S$64 Oct 2025  S$82,400   S$26 - S$61 Sep 2025  S$87,400   S$27 - S$65 Aug 2025  S$87,100   S$27 - S$65

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## Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a strictly relevant technical field

### Professional Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Global Agile Practitioner License

### Training & Development

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Access to advanced technical training resources
*     Access to online learning platforms and certification programs

## Required Skills

### Core Skills

SQL Adaptability Self-Management Debugging Code Optimization

### Trending Skills

CI/CD Cloud Infrastructure AI Tooling Microservices SaaS Platforms

### Emerging Skills

Cross-functional Sync Infrastructure as Code Distributed Infrastructure AI-Driven Analytics
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## Specifics

### Work Environment

100% remote with highly flexible scheduling structures

### Tools

Postman Basecamp Figma

### Collaboration

Asynchronous delivery paths coupled with structured platform check-ins

### Time Zones

Flexible allocation tracking with custom overlap for Asia-Pacific and IST timelines

## Benefits

### Common Benefits

Remote Work Options    Flexible Hours    Home Office Allowance    High-end Hardware Budget    Learning & Development Stipend

### Additional Benefits

Mental Health Support    Coworking Space Access    Internet Allowance

## Market Trends * PNG

### Demand

High

### Growth Rate

20% annual growth

### Remote Work

Availability: High

Trend: Implementation of flexible scheduling options including compressed workweeks and core collaboration hours

#### Job Platforms

Jobicy GitHub Jobs Dice AngelList Talent Wellfound WorkDay

#### Key Industries

Clean Tech Data Analytics Gaming Industry Finance Cloud Computing

## Cross-Country Pay Scale

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Explore Quality Assurance Engineer salaries worldwide. Below you'll find a comparison of average annual compensation in different countries relative to the base rate in Singapore ($84,500).

[![United Kingdom flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/gb.svg) United Kingdom$78,900 7% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/uk/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Germany flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/de.svg) Germany$70,300 17% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/de/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Sweden flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/se.svg) Sweden$56,100 34% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/se/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Switzerland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ch.svg) Switzerland$109,300 29% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ch/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Spain flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/es.svg) Spain$40,900 52% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/es/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Netherlands flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/nl.svg) Netherlands$73,200 13% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/nl/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Hong Kong flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/hk.svg) Hong Kong$64,600 24% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/hk/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Ireland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ie.svg) Ireland$76,000 10% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ie/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Portugal flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/pt.svg) Portugal$38,000 55% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/pt/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Japan flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/jp.svg) Japan$46,600 45% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/jp/quality-assurance-engineer.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the average Quality Assurance Engineer salary in Singapore?

The average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer in Singapore is $84,500 per year. Entry-level positions (Junior Level) start near $49,800 - $66,000, while experienced professionals (Senior Level) can earn up to $102,200 - $145,800.

### What skills are required for a Quality Assurance Engineer role?

Core skills include SQL, Adaptability, Self-Management, Debugging. Trending industrial skills are CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Tooling, while key emerging skills focus heavily on Cross-functional Sync, Infrastructure as Code, Distributed Infrastructure.

### What is the job market outlook for Quality Assurance Engineers?

The job market currently shows a High demand trajectory with a 20% annual growth trend factor. Remote availability remains active across modern employment hubs, primarily within sectors like Clean Tech, Data Analytics, Gaming Industry, Finance.

### What benefits are typically offered to Quality Assurance Engineers in Singapore?

Common base benefits generally encompass Remote Work Options, Flexible Hours, Home Office Allowance, High-end Hardware Budget. Additional remote allowances and workspace bonuses frequently include elements like Mental Health Support, Coworking Space Access, Internet Allowance.

### What is the hourly rate for Quality Assurance Engineers in Singapore?

Calculated against standard full-time operational hours, Quality Assurance Engineers typically average between S$26.41 and S$62.97 per hour. Actual contractual rates vary by platform scale and specific niche mastery.

### What are the core and trending skills for Quality Assurance Engineers?

Fundamental foundational competencies focus on SQL, Adaptability, Self-Management. To remain optimized for modern digital hiring cycles, candidates must actively integrate trending stacks like CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Tooling alongside advanced systems like Cross-functional Sync, Infrastructure as Code, Distributed Infrastructure.

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including purchasing power parity (PPP), estimated average income taxes
(approximately 17%),
and local living costs in Singapore.
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