QA Automation Engineer jobs in Calgary, Canada
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Calgary earns a median of C$130k a year ($98k gross). Calgary has about 1.3 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Automation Engineer role based here.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Calgary
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Calgary today, so these are the nearest in Canada, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Test Automation Technologist
ML Compute Efficiency Automation Engineer, Infrastructure & Planning
NAND QA Test Engineer
TCMS Software 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 Calgary
Gross annual pay in CAD. Calgary is 0.96× the Canada median (-4%), which is C$140k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$85k | C$100k | C$130k | $75k | |
| Mid-level | C$110k | C$130k | C$160k | $98k | |
| Senior | C$140k | C$170k | C$210k | $120k | |
| Lead | C$170k | C$210k | C$250k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Calgary.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Calgary
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
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Calgary: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Calgary?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Calgary earns a median of C$130k a year ($98k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$110k to C$160k. Junior pay starts near C$100k, senior pay is C$170k and leads reach C$210k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Calgary?
Yes: 1 open QA Automation Engineer role is based in Calgary right now, 0 of them remote, and 37 in Canada. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Calgary pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Calgary ranks 4th of 11 Canada cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is C$140k, so Calgary is below it. Against the US it is 18% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Calgary 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 Calgary?
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 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 Calgary 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 Calgary starts at the higher of the city and national median.