QA Automation Engineer jobs in Brisbane, Australia
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Brisbane earns a median of A$120k a year ($81k gross). Brisbane has about 2.8 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. PassRidge lists 4 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Brisbane
4 roles based in Brisbane, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Automation Tester
Senior Consultant | Digital UI Automation Tester
Manager - Digital UI Automation Tester
Senior QA Engineer
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Brisbane
Gross annual pay in AUD. Brisbane is 0.93× the Australia median (-7%), which is A$130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$76k | A$93k | A$110k | $62k | |
| Mid-level | A$100k | A$120k | A$150k | $81k | |
| Senior | A$130k | A$150k | A$190k | $100k | |
| Lead | A$150k | A$190k | A$230k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Brisbane.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Brisbane
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
Tools named most often
Time zone
Brisbane is on Australia/Brisbane. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Australia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A$140k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Melbourne | A$130k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Perth | A$120k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Adelaide | A$120k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Brisbane
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Brisbane: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Brisbane?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Brisbane earns a median of A$120k a year ($81k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$100k to A$150k. Junior pay starts near A$93k, senior pay is A$150k and leads reach A$190k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Brisbane?
Yes: 4 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Brisbane right now, 0 of them remote, and 36 in Australia. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Brisbane pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Brisbane ranks 3rd of 5 Australia cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is A$130k, so Brisbane is below it. Against the US it is 32% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Brisbane 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 Brisbane?
Brisbane is on Australia/Brisbane. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Brisbane 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 Brisbane starts at the higher of the city and national median.