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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Buenos Aires earns a median of $51k a year ($51k gross). Buenos Aires has about 2.9 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Argentina cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.

$51kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $51k
p10 $42kp90 $63k
City factor 1.05×Rank 1 of 2
5Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Buenos Aires
20Open in Argentina
$39k–$78kJunior to lead median / yr
7 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Buenos Aires

5 roles based in Buenos Aires, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All QA Automation Engineer jobs in Argentina

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Buenos Aires

Gross annual pay in USD. Buenos Aires is 1.05× the Argentina median (+5%), which is $49k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$32k$39k$48k$39k
Mid-level$42k$51k$63k$51k
Senior$54k$65k$80k$65k
Lead$64k$78k$96k$78k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Buenos Aires.

The role

What a QA Automation Engineer does in Buenos Aires

Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.

  • Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
  • Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
  • Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
  • Pair with developers on testability and test data
  • Report coverage and run-time trends to the team

Skills and stack employers ask for

TypeScript or Java or PythonPlaywright / Selenium / CypressCI/CDAPI testingTest architecture

Tools named most often

PlaywrightSeleniumCypressPostmanGitHub Actions

Time zone

Buenos Aires is on America/Argentina/Buenos Aires. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

QA Automation Engineer jobs in Buenos Aires: FAQ

How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Buenos Aires?

A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Buenos Aires earns a median of $51k a year ($51k), with a p10 to p90 range of $42k to $63k. Junior pay starts near $39k, senior pay is $65k and leads reach $78k.

Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Buenos Aires?

Yes: 5 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Buenos Aires right now, 2 of them remote, and 20 in Argentina. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Buenos Aires pay compare with the rest of Argentina?

Buenos Aires ranks 1st of 2 Argentina cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is $49k, so Buenos Aires is above it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $120k.

What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Buenos Aires ask for?

Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.

Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires is on America/Argentina/Buenos Aires. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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