QA Automation Engineer jobs in Toronto, Canada
QA Automation Engineer pay in Toronto centres on C$150k ($110k) at mid-level, from C$120k to C$180k. Toronto has about 2.8 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Toronto
5 roles based in Toronto, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software Tester Intern
QA automation Full-time
QA Automation Engineer
Senior Software Test 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 Toronto
Gross annual pay in CAD. Toronto is 1.06× the Canada median (+6%), which is C$140k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$93k | C$110k | C$140k | $83k | |
| Mid-level | C$120k | C$150k | C$180k | $110k | |
| Senior | C$150k | C$190k | C$230k | $140k | |
| Lead | C$190k | C$230k | C$280k | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Toronto.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Toronto
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
Toronto 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 Toronto: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Toronto?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Toronto earns a median of C$150k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$120k to C$180k. Junior pay starts near C$110k, senior pay is C$190k and leads reach C$230k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Toronto?
Yes: 5 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Toronto 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 Toronto pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Toronto ranks 1st of 11 Canada cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is C$140k, so Toronto is above it. Against the US it is 8% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Toronto 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto starts at the higher of the city and national median.