Technology & IT
QA Engineer Salary in Australia
QA Engineers design and execute tests to ensure software quality. Seek lists both manual and automation QA roles, with automation engineers commanding a significant salary premium. Selenium, Cypress and Playwright skills are in high demand.
AU Typical Range
$75k – $140k
AU Median
$102k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $68k – $122k
Salary by experience level
Junior QA (0–2 yrs)
QA Engineer (2–5 yrs)
Senior QA (5+ yrs)
QA Lead / Manager
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $102k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$76,343
Monthly
$6,362
Fortnightly
$2,936
Common employers on Seek
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What is the average QA Engineer salary in Australia?
The average QA Engineer salary in Australia is around $102k per year, with a typical Seek range of $75k – $140k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a QA Engineer take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $102k, take-home pay is approximately $76,343 per year ($6,362 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.