QA Automation Engineer jobs in Davao, Philippines
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Davao earn about ₱1M gross a year ($18k), with most offers between ₱850k and ₱1.3M. Davao has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Philippines cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; Philippines has 21, and remote roles can be done from Davao.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Davao
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Davao today, so these are the nearest in Philippines, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Automation Tester (with Python experience)
IT QA / Software Tester Interns
Test Automation Analyst
Automation Tester - ASAP JOINER
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 Davao
Gross annual pay in PHP. Davao is 0.93× the Philippines median (-7%), which is ₱1.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱650k | ₱790k | ₱970k | $14k | |
| Mid-level | ₱850k | ₱1M | ₱1.3M | $18k | |
| Senior | ₱1.1M | ₱1.3M | ₱1.6M | $23k | |
| Lead | ₱1.3M | ₱1.6M | ₱1.9M | $28k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Davao.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Davao
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
Davao is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Philippines cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | ₱1.1M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Manila | ₱1.2M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱1M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Cebu | ₱1M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Davao
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Davao: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Davao?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Davao earns a median of ₱1M a year ($18k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱850k to ₱1.3M. Junior pay starts near ₱790k, senior pay is ₱1.3M and leads reach ₱1.6M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Davao?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Davao today, but Philippines has 21 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 Davao pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Davao ranks 4th of 5 Philippines cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is ₱1.1M, so Davao is below it. Against the US it is 85% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Davao 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 Davao?
Davao is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 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 Davao 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 Davao starts at the higher of the city and national median.