As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for automation qa in the US is $77,754, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,495 weekly, or $6,480 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for automation qa in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for automation qa in the US vary widely, spanning from $64,226 to $95,216. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,673) and 75th percentile ($86,894), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,216 per year. This $16,221 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or SQL, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia automation qa often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
automation qa Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile automation qa Salary $64,226 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile automation qa Salary $70,673 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile automation qa Salary $77,754 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile automation qa Salary $86,894 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile automation qa Salary $95,216 US August 01, 2026
25% $70,673 10% $64,226 90% $95,216 75% $86,894 $77,754 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is An automation qa ?

Automation QA professionals are responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure software quality and performance. They collaborate with development teams to understand requirements and create test plans that align with project goals. Key responsibilities include identifying test cases for automation, maintaining test scripts, and analyzing test results to identify defects. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# is often required, along with experience in automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG. Salaries for Automation Q...

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