As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for QA Automation Engineer in Cincinnati, OH is $85,277, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,640 weekly, or $7,106 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 Cincinnati, OH vary widely, spanning from $70,628 to $98,450. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,609) and 75th percentile ($92,172), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,450 per year. This $14,563 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, Cincinnati QA Automation Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Cincinnati currently ranks 461 statewide for QA Automation Engineer job salary. 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 $70,628 Cincinnati, OH November 01, 2026
25th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $77,609 Cincinnati, OH November 01, 2026
50th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $85,277 Cincinnati, OH November 01, 2026
75th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $92,172 Cincinnati, OH November 01, 2026
90th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $98,450 Cincinnati, OH November 01, 2026
25% $77,609 10% $70,628 90% $98,450 75% $92,172 $85,277 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Cincinnati, Ohio    Cincinnati (/ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/ SIN-sih-NAT-ee) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and is the government seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, t....More

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