As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for QA Automation Engineer in Akin, IL is $82,364, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,584 weekly, or $6,864 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for QA Automation Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for QA Automation Engineer in Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $68,215 to $95,086. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,958) and 75th percentile ($89,023), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,086 per year. This $14,065 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Test Scripts, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akin QA Automation Engineer often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. 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
QA Automation Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $68,215 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $74,958 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $82,364 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $89,023 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $95,086 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25% $74,958 10% $68,215 90% $95,086 75% $89,023 $82,364 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

Akin, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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