What is the median salary for QA Engineer in Melbourne?

The median salary for QA Engineer in Melbourne is AUD 86,575 - AUD 117,500 per year.

How does the QA Engineer salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for QA Engineer in Australia is AUD 65,000 - AUD 90,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 134,602 - AUD 174,692.

Which companies hire the most QA Engineer professionals in Melbourne?

Top companies hiring QA Engineer in Melbourne include CAI.

QA Engineer Salary in Australia

QA Engineer Salary in Melbourne

Based on 466 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$134,602 - $174,692

Median salary

$86,575 - $117,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$73K

25th percentile$73K

Median$87K

75th percentile$236K

90th percentile$267K

50% of professionals earn between $73,150 - $235,889 AUD

The median salary is $86,575

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

134,602 - 174,692

Median salary

86,575 - 117,500

466 job openings

Australia

Average salary

65,000 - 90,000

Median salary

65,000 - 90,000

4,501 job openings

Other cities

Sydney951 job openings

Brisbane434 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney147 job openings

Canberra84 job openings

Perth62 job openings

Sydney (city)46 job openings

Adelaide44 job openings

Gold Coast37 job openings

Williamstown28 job openings

Newcastle22 job openings

Top companies hiring

CAI4

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The average salary for a QA Engineer in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 134,602 - AUD 174,692 per year in 2026, based on 466 job listings.

Leading employers for QA Engineer roles in Australia include CAI.

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