QA Automation Engineer jobs in Boston, United States
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Boston earn about $130k gross a year ($130k), with most offers between $110k and $160k. Boston has about 654,000 residents and is the 24th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 6 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Boston
6 roles based in Boston, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Associate QA Engineer
QA automation
QA automation test
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
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QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Boston
Gross annual pay in USD. Boston is 1.08× the United States median (+8%), which is $120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $82k | $100k | $120k | $100k | |
| Mid-level | $110k | $130k | $160k | $130k | |
| Senior | $140k | $170k | $200k | $170k | |
| Lead | $160k | $200k | $240k | $200k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Boston.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Boston
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
Boston is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Boston: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Boston?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Boston earns a median of $130k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of $110k to $160k. Junior pay starts near $100k, senior pay is $170k and leads reach $200k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Boston?
Yes: 6 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Boston right now, 3 of them remote, and 255 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Boston pay compare with the rest of United States?
Boston ranks 5th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is $120k, so Boston is above it. Against the US it is 8% above the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Boston 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 Boston?
Boston is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 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 Boston 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 Boston starts at the higher of the city and national median.