QA Automation Engineer jobs in Perth, Australia
QA Automation Engineer pay in Perth centres on A$120k ($81k) at mid-level, from A$100k to A$150k. Perth has about 2.4 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Automation Engineer role based here.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Perth
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Perth today, so these are the nearest in Australia, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
APS6 Automation tester
Test Automation Architect
Automation Tester
Senior Consultant | Digital UI Automation Tester
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 Perth
Gross annual pay in AUD. Perth 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 Perth.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Perth
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
Perth is on Australia/Perth. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 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 |
| Brisbane | A$120k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Adelaide | A$120k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Perth
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Perth: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Perth?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Perth 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 Perth?
Yes: 1 open QA Automation Engineer role is based in Perth 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 Perth pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Perth ranks 4th 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 Perth is below it. Against the US it is 32% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Perth 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 Perth?
Perth is on Australia/Perth. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Perth 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 Perth starts at the higher of the city and national median.