QA Automation Engineer jobs in Bakersfield, United States
QA Automation Engineer pay in Bakersfield centres on $110k at mid-level, from $87k to $130k. Bakersfield has about 374,000 residents and is the 47th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; United States has 255, and remote roles can be done from Bakersfield.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Bakersfield
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Bakersfield today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Automation (Selenium/Java)
Test Automation Developer
Helpdesk Automation Engineer
Circuit Design 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 Bakersfield
Gross annual pay in USD. Bakersfield is 0.88× the United States median (-12%), which is $120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $67k | $82k | $100k | $82k | |
| Mid-level | $87k | $110k | $130k | $110k | |
| Senior | $110k | $140k | $170k | $140k | |
| Lead | $130k | $160k | $200k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Bakersfield.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Bakersfield
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
Bakersfield is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Bakersfield: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Bakersfield?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Bakersfield earns a median of $110k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of $87k to $130k. Junior pay starts near $82k, senior pay is $140k and leads reach $160k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Bakersfield?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Bakersfield today, but United States has 255 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 Bakersfield pay compare with the rest of United States?
Bakersfield ranks 43rd of 62 United States cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is $120k, so Bakersfield is below it. Against the US it is 8% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield starts at the higher of the city and national median.