QA Automation Engineer jobs in Chicago, United States
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Chicago earn about $120k gross a year ($120k), with most offers between $99k and $150k. Chicago has about 2.7 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Automation Engineer role based here.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Chicago
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Chicago 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 Engineer
QA Automation (Selenium/Java)
Test Automation Developer
Helpdesk 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 Chicago
Gross annual pay in USD. Chicago is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $76k | $93k | $110k | $93k | |
| Mid-level | $99k | $120k | $150k | $120k | |
| Senior | $130k | $150k | $190k | $150k | |
| Lead | $150k | $180k | $230k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Chicago.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Chicago
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
Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Chicago: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Chicago?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Chicago earns a median of $120k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of $99k to $150k. Junior pay starts near $93k, senior pay is $150k and leads reach $180k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes: 1 open QA Automation Engineer role is based in Chicago right now, 0 of them remote, and 255 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Chicago pay compare with the rest of United States?
Chicago ranks 13th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $120k, so Chicago is at it.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Chicago 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 Chicago?
Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Chicago 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 Chicago starts at the higher of the city and national median.