QA Automation Engineer jobs in Hyderabad, India
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Hyderabad earns a median of ₹1.9M a year ($23k gross). Hyderabad has about 7 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 26 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Hyderabad
26 roles based in Hyderabad, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Hyderabad
Gross annual pay in INR. Hyderabad is 1.02× the India median (+2%), which is ₹1.9M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.2M | ₹1.5M | ₹1.8M | $18k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.6M | ₹1.9M | ₹2.4M | $23k | |
| Senior | ₹2M | ₹2.5M | ₹3M | $30k | |
| Lead | ₹2.4M | ₹3M | ₹3.6M | $36k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Hyderabad.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Hyderabad
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
Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Hyderabad?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Hyderabad earns a median of ₹1.9M a year ($23k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.6M to ₹2.4M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.5M, senior pay is ₹2.5M and leads reach ₹3M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Hyderabad?
Yes: 26 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Hyderabad right now, 0 of them remote, and 123 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Hyderabad pay compare with the rest of India?
Hyderabad ranks 4th of 45 India cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is ₹1.9M, so Hyderabad is above it. Against the US it is 81% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?
Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad starts at the higher of the city and national median.