QA Automation Engineer jobs in Montreal, Canada
QA Automation Engineer pay in Montreal centres on C$130k ($97k) at mid-level, from C$110k to C$160k. Montreal has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Montreal
2 roles based in Montreal, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software Engineer Intern, Test Automation (Summer 2027)
Test Automation Developer - Python
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 Montreal
Gross annual pay in CAD. Montreal is 0.95× the Canada median (-5%), which is C$140k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$84k | C$100k | C$120k | $74k | |
| Mid-level | C$110k | C$130k | C$160k | $97k | |
| Senior | C$140k | C$170k | C$210k | $120k | |
| Lead | C$170k | C$200k | C$250k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Montreal.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Montreal
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
Montreal is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Montreal: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Montreal?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Montreal earns a median of C$130k a year ($97k), 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$200k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Montreal?
Yes: 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Montreal 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 Montreal pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Montreal ranks 5th of 11 Canada cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.95x the national median (-5%). The national mid-level median is C$140k, so Montreal is below it. Against the US it is 19% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Montreal 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 Montreal?
Montreal is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 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 Montreal 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 Montreal starts at the higher of the city and national median.