Mobile QA Engineer jobs in Chennai, India
A mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in Chennai earns a median of ₹1.5M a year ($18k gross). Chennai has about 4.7 million residents and is the 6th largest of the 45 India cities we list. No Mobile QA Engineer listing is based here today; India has 2, and remote roles can be done from Chennai.
Mobile QA Engineer roles near Chennai
No Mobile QA Engineer listing is based in Chennai today, so these are the nearest in India, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Sr. Software Engineer - iOS (Swift) & Automation Testing
Mobile tester | Bengaluru | 8 years
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Mobile QA Engineer pay by level in Chennai
Gross annual pay in INR. Chennai is 0.89× the India median (-11%), which is ₹1.7M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹890k | ₹1.1M | ₹1.3M | $13k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.2M | ₹1.5M | ₹1.8M | $18k | |
| Senior | ₹1.6M | ₹1.9M | ₹2.4M | $23k | |
| Lead | ₹1.9M | ₹2.3M | ₹2.9M | $28k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Mobile QA Engineer salary page for Chennai.
What a Mobile QA Engineer does in Chennai
Tests native and cross-platform apps on real devices, with and without automation.
- Test iOS and Android builds on real devices and emulators
- Automate critical flows with Appium, Espresso or XCUITest
- Cover OS-version, device and network-condition matrices
- Check store-release requirements and crash reports
- Triage crashes with developers using logs and traces
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Chennai is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
Mobile QA Engineer jobs in other India cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹1.7M | Mobile QA Engineer jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹1.7M | Mobile QA Engineer jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹1.8M | Mobile QA Engineer jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹1.7M | Mobile QA Engineer jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹1.6M | Mobile QA Engineer jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹1.6M | Mobile QA Engineer jobs |
| Surat | ₹1.6M | Mobile QA Engineer jobs |
| Pune | ₹1.7M | Mobile QA Engineer jobs |
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Mobile QA Engineer jobs in Chennai: FAQ
How much does a Mobile QA Engineer earn in Chennai?
A mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in Chennai earns a median of ₹1.5M a year ($18k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.2M to ₹1.8M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.1M, senior pay is ₹1.9M and leads reach ₹2.3M.
Are there Mobile QA Engineer jobs in Chennai?
No Mobile QA Engineer listing is based in Chennai today, but India has 2 and Mobile QA Engineer roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Chennai pay compare with the rest of India?
Chennai ranks 44th of 45 India cities we track for Mobile QA Engineer pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is ₹1.7M, so Chennai is below it. Against the US it is 84% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do Mobile QA Engineer jobs in Chennai ask for?
Tests native and cross-platform apps on real devices, with and without automation. Typical requirements: Appium, Espresso / XCUITest, Device farms, Mobile UX heuristics, Crash analytics. The tools named most often are Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, BrowserStack.
Can a Mobile QA Engineer work with US or European teams from Chennai?
Chennai is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 60% of Mobile QA Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Mobile QA Engineer job in Chennai with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Chennai starts at the higher of the city and national median.