QA Automation Engineer jobs in Chandigarh, India
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Chandigarh earns a median of ₹1.7M a year ($21k gross). Chandigarh has about 1 million residents and is the 41st largest of the 45 India cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; India has 123, and remote roles can be done from Chandigarh.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Chandigarh
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Chandigarh today, so these are the nearest in India, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Automation Engineer
Software Test Engineer (Java, Playwright/ Selenium, API testing)
Software Tester
Software Tester Intern
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 Chandigarh
Gross annual pay in INR. Chandigarh is 0.90× the India median (-10%), which is ₹1.9M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.1M | ₹1.3M | ₹1.6M | $16k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.4M | ₹1.7M | ₹2.1M | $21k | |
| Senior | ₹1.8M | ₹2.2M | ₹2.7M | $26k | |
| Lead | ₹2.1M | ₹2.6M | ₹3.2M | $31k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Chandigarh.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Chandigarh
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
Chandigarh is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Chandigarh: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Chandigarh?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Chandigarh earns a median of ₹1.7M a year ($21k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.4M to ₹2.1M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.3M, senior pay is ₹2.2M and leads reach ₹2.6M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Chandigarh?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Chandigarh today, but India has 123 and QA Automation Engineer roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Chandigarh pay compare with the rest of India?
Chandigarh ranks 23rd of 45 India cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is ₹1.9M, so Chandigarh is below it. Against the US it is 82% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh?
Chandigarh is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh starts at the higher of the city and national median.