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QA Test Automation Engineer Salary in Austin

QA Test Automation Engineer

A QA Test Automation Engineer's primary role is to automate as much of the testing effort as they can using a minimal set of codes and scripts. A QA Test Automation Engineer must apply the appropriate type of automation technologies to meet the goals of the testing organization. Specific responsibilities and deliverables are dependent on both the test phase and the automation framework. Some of these responsibilities may include things like unit testing, function and system testing, acceptance testing, record and playback frameworks and load performance.

To be hired as a QA Test Automation Engineer, applicants should have some proven work in software development and experience in software quality development. They also need to have strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes as well as SQL and scripting. QA Test Automation Engineers should also be familiar with working in an Agile/Scrum development process.

Living and Working in Austin

Austin has ranked as the #1 best place to live in America according to US News. 50 people move to this eclectic and diverse city every day, and for good reason. It is a great place to work for people in the tech industry. Mega companies like Dell, Apple and IBM all have corporate headquarters here. Plus, giants like Amazon and Facebook are ramping up their number of employees in Austin, too. Not only is it a great place to work, it has a vibe that is uniquely its own. There is a great music scene, lots of outdoor activities and some of the best tacos you can find anywhere.

We don't have enough data for Austin,
so we've calculated your salary information for the San Francisco Bay Area instead:
Based on real Hired interview data, QA Test Automation Engineers in Austin earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, QA Test Automation Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$94,266
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $85,000 to a high of $110,000, with a median salary of $95,000.

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Compare QA Test Automation Engineer salaries by region

QA Test Automation Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, London, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular:

  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $135,416
  3. New York
  4. $130,267
  5. Los Angeles
  6. $126,666
  7. Phoenix
  8. $126,375
  9. Seattle
  10. $125,812
  11. Atlanta
  12. $116,250
  13. Washington D.C.
  14. $115,938
  15. Dallas/Ft Worth
  16. $113,143
  17. Philadelphia
  18. $107,949
  19. Boston
  20. $106,590
  21. Tampa
  22. $105,000
  23. Denver
  24. $102,272
  25. Houston
  26. $101,111
  27. Austin
  28. $99,789
  29. Chicago
  30. $93,500
  31. Columbus
  32. $92,500
  33. Toronto
  34. C$76,428
  35. London
  36. £72,774
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $135,416
  3. New York
  4. $130,267
  5. Los Angeles
  6. $126,666
  7. Phoenix
  8. $126,375
  9. Seattle
  10. $125,812
  11. Atlanta
  12. $116,250
  13. Washington D.C.
  14. $115,938
  15. Dallas/Ft Worth
  16. $113,143
  17. Philadelphia
  18. $107,949
  19. Boston
  20. $106,590
  21. Tampa
  22. $105,000
  23. Denver
  24. $102,272
  25. Houston
  26. $101,111
  27. Austin
  28. $99,789
  29. Chicago
  30. $93,500
  31. Columbus
  32. $92,500
  33. Toronto
  34. C$76,428
  35. London
  36. £72,774
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Where QA Test Automation Engineers are highest in demand

    QA Test Automation Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, London, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular: