# Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in United States

Quality Assurance Engineer
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offers rewarding career opportunities in United States's growing market. The role merges professional excellence with practical expertise, providing attractive compensation. Successful candidates will find numerous pathways for career development.

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## Role overview

The role of a Quality Assurance Engineer demands sharp analytical skillsets, agile adaptability, and deep tactical implementation. Successful management of these responsibilities helps distributed modern organizations remain highly competitive. All tasks are performed strictly within high-velocity, distributed remote teams across modern workspaces.

## Annual Salary – 2026

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* PNG $93,800 Average Salary$55,600 - $78,100

Junior 0-2 years

$76,500 - $113,900

Mid-Level 3-5 years

$109,100 - $168,800

Senior 6+ years

### Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Take-Home Pay Expected monthly net income after localized tax deductions (approx. 24%) $5,941 Hourly Rate Equivalent Based on standard 40-hour work week parameters $29.31 - $69.90 Annual Bonus Range Typical performance-based extra compensation $9,380 - $14,070 Equity & Stock Bonus Estimated capital compensation incentives Up to $9,380

### Financial Planning & Budgets

Monthly Savings Target Recommended 35% baseline slice for future wealth security $                        2,700 Retirement Contribution Target Recommended 16% allocation for long-term retirement accounts $                        1,300 Maximum Housing Budget Suggested upper limit for monthly rent/mortgage and utilities Up to $1,600 Emergency Safety Net Recommended 3 to 6 months liquidity cushion target $23,450 - $46,900

### Healthcare Infrastructure

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

Approx. $5,628 / year

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## Salary Visualization

![Salary Distribution for Quality Assurance Engineer in United States - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/chart.php?p10=55600&p25=76500&p50=93800&p75=113900&p90=168800&currency=%24&currency_code=USD&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=United+States)

![Salary Growth by Experience for Quality Assurance Engineer in United States - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/experience_chart.php?j_avg=66850&m_avg=95200&s_avg=138950&currency=%24&currency_code=USD&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=United+States)

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## 12-Month Salary Trend

Over the past 12 months, the average compensation for Quality Assurance Engineer roles in United States has increased by 1.8%. The estimated average salary moved from $92,100 in Aug 2025 to $93,800 as of Jul 2026.

### Historical Salary Data Table

Time PeriodAverage Salary (Annual)Hourly Rate (Range)Jul 2026  $93,800   $29 - $70 Jun 2026  $94,800   $30 - $71 May 2026  $94,900   $30 - $71 Apr 2026  $93,300   $29 - $70 Mar 2026  $94,100   $29 - $70 Feb 2026  $92,600   $29 - $69 Jan 2026  $94,100   $29 - $70 Dec 2025  $93,800   $29 - $70 Nov 2025  $92,000   $29 - $69 Oct 2025  $92,900   $29 - $69 Sep 2025  $92,300   $29 - $69 Aug 2025  $92,100   $29 - $69

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## Education Requirements

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

### Professional Certifications

Google Cloud Professional Red Hat Certified Engineer Global Agile Practitioner License AWS Certified Solutions Architect

### Training & Development

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Professional development funds for courses and conferences
*     Comprehensive onboarding program with mentorship opportunities
*     Access to advanced technical training resources
*     Specialized skill development workshops

## Required Skills

### Core Skills

Problem-solving Analytical Mindset Time Management Algorithms Git Self-Management Remote Collaboration

### Trending Skills

Cross-platform Sync Virtual Project Mapping Kubernetes
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## Specifics

### Work Environment

Fully remote ecosystem optimized for asynchronous execution

### Tools

JIRA Basecamp GitLab Google Workspace

### Collaboration

Documentation-heavy alignment minimizing real-time meeting fatigue

### Time Zones

Flexible with baseline core hours aligned to North American time zones (EST/PST)

## 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

Very High

### Growth Rate

25% annual growth

### Remote Work

Availability: Very High

Trend: Significant shift towards fully remote positions with companies offering comprehensive remote work infrastructure and digital collaboration tools

#### Job Platforms

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#### Key Industries

Healthcare IoT EdTech Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence

## 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 United States ($93,800).

[![Switzerland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ch.svg) Switzerland$109,300 17% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ch/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Belgium flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/be.svg) Belgium$58,900 37% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/be/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Austria flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/at.svg) Austria$50,400 46% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/at/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![France flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/fr.svg) France$53,200 43% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/fr/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Hong Kong flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/hk.svg) Hong Kong$64,600 31% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/hk/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Italy flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/it.svg) Italy$43,700 53% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/it/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![United Kingdom flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/gb.svg) United Kingdom$78,900 16% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/uk/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Luxembourg flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/lu.svg) Luxembourg$90,300 4% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/lu/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Sweden flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/se.svg) Sweden$56,100 40% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/se/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Singapore flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/sg.svg) Singapore$87,400 7% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/sg/quality-assurance-engineer.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the average Quality Assurance Engineer salary in United States?

The average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer in United States is $93,800 per year. Entry-level positions (Junior Level) start near $55,600 - $78,100, while experienced professionals (Senior Level) can earn up to $109,100 - $168,800.

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

Core skills include Problem-solving, Analytical Mindset, Time Management, Algorithms. Trending industrial skills are Cross-platform Sync, Virtual Project Mapping, Kubernetes, while key emerging skills focus heavily on .

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

The job market currently shows a Very High demand trajectory with a 25% annual growth trend factor. Remote availability remains active across modern employment hubs, primarily within sectors like Healthcare, IoT, EdTech, Cybersecurity.

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

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 roles are similar to Quality Assurance Engineer?

Positions sharing overlapping technical responsibilities and operational workflows include Expert Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer Consultant, Lead Quality Assurance Engineer, Remote Quality Assurance Engineer. These paths offer alternative vertical career progression steps within distributed ecosystems.

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

Calculated against standard full-time operational hours, Quality Assurance Engineers typically average between $29.31 and $69.90 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 Problem-solving, Analytical Mindset, Time Management. To remain optimized for modern digital hiring cycles, candidates must actively integrate trending stacks like Cross-platform Sync, Virtual Project Mapping, Kubernetes alongside advanced systems like .

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