QA Automation Engineer jobs in Manila, Philippines
QA Automation Engineer pay in Manila centres on ₱1.2M ($21k) at mid-level, from ₱970k to ₱1.4M. Manila has about 1.6 million residents and is the 3rd 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 Manila.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Manila
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Manila 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 Manila
Gross annual pay in PHP. Manila is 1.06× the Philippines median (+6%), which is ₱1.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱740k | ₱900k | ₱1.1M | $16k | |
| Mid-level | ₱970k | ₱1.2M | ₱1.4M | $21k | |
| Senior | ₱1.2M | ₱1.5M | ₱1.8M | $26k | |
| Lead | ₱1.5M | ₱1.8M | ₱2.2M | $32k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Manila.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Manila
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
Manila 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 |
| Davao | ₱1M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱1M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Cebu | ₱1M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Manila
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Manila: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Manila?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Manila earns a median of ₱1.2M a year ($21k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱970k to ₱1.4M. Junior pay starts near ₱900k, senior pay is ₱1.5M and leads reach ₱1.8M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Manila?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Manila 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 Manila pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Manila ranks 1st of 5 Philippines cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is ₱1.1M, so Manila is above it. Against the US it is 82% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Manila 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 Manila?
Manila 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 Manila 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 Manila starts at the higher of the city and national median.