How much does a QA Engineer earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for QA Engineer in Australia ranges from AUD 72,230 to AUD 85,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,327 job listings

Salary Guide

QA Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 2,327 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$72,230 - $85,000

Median salary

$72,230 - $85,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K

25th percentile$13K

Median$72K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$98K

50% of professionals earn between $12,500 - $85,000 AUD

The median salary is $72,230

Top cities

Sydney543 job openings

Melbourne428 job openings

Brisbane181 job openings

Canberra87 job openings

Perth60 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney28 job openings

Adelaide26 job openings

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QA Engineer

2,327 job openings

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The average salary for a QA Engineer in Australia is AUD 72,230 - AUD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 78,615 per year, based on 2,327 active job listings.

The cities with the most QA Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth. Sydney leads with 543 job openings.

Explore 2,327 QA Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.