As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for QA Automation Engineer in Seattle, WA is $97,011, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,866 weekly, or $8,084 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 Seattle, WA vary widely, spanning from $80,346 to $111,996. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,288) and 75th percentile ($104,855), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,996 per year. This $16,567 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, Seattle QA Automation Engineer often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Seattle currently ranks 67 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 $80,346 Seattle, WA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $88,288 Seattle, WA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $97,011 Seattle, WA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $104,855 Seattle, WA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile QA Automation Engineer Salary $111,996 Seattle, WA November 01, 2026
25% $88,288 10% $80,346 90% $111,996 75% $104,855 $97,011 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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