QA Automation Engineer jobs in Monterrey, Mexico
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Monterrey earns a median of MX$900k a year ($50k gross). Monterrey has about 1.1 million residents and is the 9th largest of the 10 Mexico cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; Mexico has 30, and remote roles can be done from Monterrey.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Monterrey
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Monterrey today, so these are the nearest in Mexico, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Sr Automation Testing Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Automation Tester
ABL - Automation Tester
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 Monterrey
Gross annual pay in MXN. Monterrey is 0.89× the Mexico median (-11%), which is MX$1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$570k | MX$690k | MX$850k | $39k | |
| Mid-level | MX$740k | MX$900k | MX$1.1M | $50k | |
| Senior | MX$940k | MX$1.1M | MX$1.4M | $64k | |
| Lead | MX$1.1M | MX$1.4M | MX$1.7M | $77k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Monterrey.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Monterrey
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
Monterrey is on America/Monterrey. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Mexico cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | MX$1.1M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Tijuana | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Puebla | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Querétaro | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| León | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Ciudad Juárez | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Guadalajara | MX$890k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Mérida | MX$910k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Monterrey
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Monterrey: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Monterrey?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Monterrey earns a median of MX$900k a year ($50k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$740k to MX$1.1M. Junior pay starts near MX$690k, senior pay is MX$1.1M and leads reach MX$1.4M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Monterrey?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Monterrey today, but Mexico has 30 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 Monterrey pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
Monterrey ranks 9th of 10 Mexico cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is MX$1M, so Monterrey is below it. Against the US it is 58% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Monterrey 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 Monterrey?
Monterrey is on America/Monterrey. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Monterrey 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 Monterrey starts at the higher of the city and national median.