QA Engineer Salary
technology · United States · 2025
National Median
$88,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$55k
Entry level
P25
$70k
Junior
P50
$88k
Median
P75
$110k
Senior
P90
$138k
Top earner
P10
$55,000
P50
$88,000
P90
$138,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $105,000 | $132,000 | $165,000 |
| New York, NY | $94,500 | $118,800 | $148,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $91,000 | $114,400 | $143,000 |
| Boston, MA | $87,500 | $110,000 | $137,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $84,000 | $105,600 | $132,000 |
| Austin, TX | $77,000 | $96,800 | $121,000 |
| Denver, CO | $77,000 | $96,800 | $121,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $73,500 | $92,400 | $115,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $70,000 | $88,000 | $110,000 |
| Miami, FL | $66,500 | $83,600 | $104,500 |
H-1B Average Wage
$86,240
DOL prevailing wage reference for QA Engineer
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$55,000 – $138,000
Interquartile Range$70,000 – $110,000
Top City (SF)$132,000
Industrytechnology
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on QA Engineer market data
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Market Median: $88,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$8,000
(+10.0%)
Target
$88,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
- Practice your pitch out loud before the actual conversation.