QA Automation Engineer jobs in Melbourne, Australia
QA Automation Engineer pay in Melbourne centres on A$130k ($87k) at mid-level, from A$110k to A$160k. Melbourne has about 5.4 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. PassRidge lists 3 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Melbourne
3 roles based in Melbourne, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
1x EL1 Senior Automation Tester
1x EL1 Senior Automation Tester Digital
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 Melbourne
Gross annual pay in AUD. Melbourne is 1.00× the Australia median (same), which is A$130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$82k | A$100k | A$120k | $67k | |
| Mid-level | A$110k | A$130k | A$160k | $87k | |
| Senior | A$140k | A$170k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Lead | A$160k | A$200k | A$240k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Melbourne.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Melbourne
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
Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. 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 |
| Brisbane | A$120k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Perth | A$120k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Adelaide | A$120k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Melbourne
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Melbourne: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Melbourne?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Melbourne earns a median of A$130k a year ($87k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$110k to A$160k. Junior pay starts near A$100k, senior pay is A$170k and leads reach A$200k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Melbourne?
Yes: 3 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Melbourne 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 Melbourne pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Melbourne ranks 2nd of 5 Australia cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is A$130k, so Melbourne is at it. Against the US it is 28% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne starts at the higher of the city and national median.