QA Automation Engineer jobs in Dublin, Ireland
QA Automation Engineer pay in Dublin centres on €82k ($89k) at mid-level, from €67k to €100k. Dublin has about 1 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Ireland cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Automation Engineer role based here.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Dublin
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Dublin today, so these are the nearest in Ireland, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Quality Assurance Engineer (R-20005)
Software Developer - Quality & Test Automation
Automation 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 Dublin
Gross annual pay in EUR. Dublin is 1.06× the Ireland median (+6%), which is €77k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €52k | €63k | €77k | $69k | |
| Mid-level | €67k | €82k | €100k | $89k | |
| Senior | €86k | €100k | €130k | $110k | |
| Lead | €100k | €130k | €150k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Dublin.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Dublin
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
Dublin is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Ireland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Cork | €75k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Dublin
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Dublin: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Dublin?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Dublin earns a median of €82k a year ($89k), with a p10 to p90 range of €67k to €100k. Junior pay starts near €63k, senior pay is €100k and leads reach €130k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Dublin?
Yes: 1 open QA Automation Engineer role is based in Dublin right now, 0 of them remote, and 3 in Ireland. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Dublin pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
Dublin ranks 1st of 2 Ireland cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is €77k, so Dublin is above it. Against the US it is 26% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Dublin 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 Dublin?
Dublin is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Dublin 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 Dublin starts at the higher of the city and national median.