QA Automation Engineer jobs in Houston, United States
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Houston earns a median of $120k a year ($120k gross). Houston has about 2.3 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Automation Engineer role based here.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Houston
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Houston 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.
Manager Applications, Quality Assurance Software Testing
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 Houston
Gross annual pay in USD. Houston is 0.97× the United States median (-3%), which is $120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $74k | $90k | $110k | $90k | |
| Mid-level | $96k | $120k | $140k | $120k | |
| Senior | $120k | $150k | $180k | $150k | |
| Lead | $150k | $180k | $220k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Houston.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Houston
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
Houston 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 Houston: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Houston?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Houston earns a median of $120k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of $96k to $140k. Junior pay starts near $90k, senior pay is $150k and leads reach $180k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes: 1 open QA Automation Engineer role is based in Houston 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 Houston pay compare with the rest of United States?
Houston ranks 15th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is $120k, so Houston is below it.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Houston 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 Houston?
Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston starts at the higher of the city and national median.