QA Automation Engineer Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

QA Automation Engineer Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a QA Automation Engineer make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a QA Automation Engineer in Des Moines, IA is $85,481. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $69,856 to a high of $99,481, with most professionals earning between $77,302 and $92,809.

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10th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $69,856 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $77,302 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $85,481 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $92,809 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $99,481 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $77,302 10% $69,856 90% $99,481 75% $92,809 $85,481 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Software Quality Assurance Analyst I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    QA Automation Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Quality Assurance Analyst III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of QA Automation Engineer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for QA Automation Engineer ranges from $77,302 to $92,809 with the average base salary of $85,481. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,302 to $92,809 with the average total cash compensation of $85,481.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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