Quality assurance engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer is $100,856 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Quality Assurance Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $64,220 and a high of $158,393 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Quality Assurance Engineer include Sunnyvale, CA at $125,828 per year, New York, NY at $118,313 per year, and Boulder, CO at $108,446 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Quality Assurance Engineer include David's Bridal ($334,880 per year) and Banda Group International ($232,960 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Quality Assurance Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Quality Assurance Engineer: Average $75,057 per year
• Senior Quality Assurance Engineer: Average $120,490 per year
• Quality Assurance Engineer III: Average $115,498 per year