As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for QA Automation Engineer in Roanoke, VA is $80,398, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,546 weekly, or $6,700 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 Roanoke, VA vary widely, spanning from $66,587 to $92,816. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,169) and 75th percentile ($86,898), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,816 per year. This $13,729 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, Roanoke QA Automation Engineer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Roanoke currently ranks 693 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 $66,587 Roanoke, VA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $73,169 Roanoke, VA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $80,398 Roanoke, VA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $86,898 Roanoke, VA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $92,816 Roanoke, VA November 01, 2026
25% $73,169 10% $66,587 90% $92,816 75% $86,898 $80,398 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

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