As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for QA Automation Engineer in Denver, CO is $89,472, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,721 weekly, or $7,456 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 Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $74,103 to $103,293. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,427) and 75th percentile ($96,706), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,293 per year. This $15,279 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, Denver QA Automation Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 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 $74,103 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
25th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $81,427 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
50th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $89,472 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
75th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $96,706 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
90th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $103,293 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
25% $81,427 10% $74,103 90% $103,293 75% $96,706 $89,472 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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