# QA Engineer salary in Austin

> The median posted pay for a QA Engineer in Austin is $208,500 a year (USD); the middle half of listings sit between $139,000 and $219,000. 15 listings, last 365 days.

Data as of 2026-11-04 · https://alderhq.app/salaries/qa-engineer/austin

- Median posted pay: $208,500
- 25th to 75th: $139,000 to $219,000
- Listings with pay: 15

## By level

**QA Engineer posted annual pay in Austin (USD)**

| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 10 | $159,875 | $208,500 | $220,250 |

## Method

- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live QA Engineer listing in Austin, annualised, over the last 365 days (15 listings).
- It is posted pay, not what people are paid. Many employers post a range, then hire anywhere inside it.
- Percentiles are shown only where at least 3 listings back them.
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## Questions

### What is the average QA Engineer salary in Austin?

The median posted pay is $208,500 a year, based on 15 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is $139,000 to $219,000.

### Is this what QA Engineers actually earn?

No. It is the pay employers posted on open listings, which is a range they intend to hire within, not reported earnings.

### How does QA Engineer pay change with level in Austin?

Unspecified: median $208,500 (10 listings).

## Cite

Alder. "QA Engineer salary in Austin". Data as of 2026-11-04. https://alderhq.app/salaries/qa-engineer/austin