QA Engineer III Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does a QA Engineer III make in Washington, DC? The average QA Engineer III salary in Washington, DC is $119,316 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $110,130 and $129,546. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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QA Engineer III

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Central Admixture Pharmacy - ALLENTOWN , PA
Company. Central Admixture Pharmacy. Job Posting Location. Allentown (6580 Snowdrift Rd), Pennsylvania, United States, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Function
- 7 days ago
SYSTEMS ENGINEER III
Logistic Services Int. - JACKSONVILLE , FL
Req ID. 415. Job Title. SYSTEMS ENGINEER III. Location. Jacksonville, FL, US 32201. Job Type. Full-Time. Education. Bachelor's Degree. Travel. Up to 25%. Securi
- 1 day ago
Software QA Analyst III with Security Clearance
CACI - NORFOLK , VA
Software QA Analyst III Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel R
- 1 day ago
Software QA Analyst III with Security Clearance
Athena Technology Group - NORFOLK , VA
Requires US Citizenship Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time Required Security Clearance: Secret Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in STEM and at le
- 1 day ago
QA/QC Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Threat Tec - FORT EUSTIS , VA
Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. T
- 1 day ago
DevSecOps/QA Automation Engineer with Security Clearance
Praescient Analytics - HERNDON , VA
Praescient Analytics is seeking a DevSecOps / QA Automation Engineer to join our team to support the IRS's Information Technology Control Tool (ITCT) contract
- 1 day ago

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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