QA Automation Engineer jobs in Philadelphia, United States
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Philadelphia earn about $110k gross a year ($110k), with most offers between $93k and $140k. Philadelphia has about 1.6 million residents and is the 6th 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 Philadelphia.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Philadelphia
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Gross annual pay in USD. Philadelphia is 0.94× the United States median (-6%), which is $120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $72k | $87k | $110k | $87k | |
| Mid-level | $93k | $110k | $140k | $110k | |
| Senior | $120k | $140k | $180k | $140k | |
| Lead | $140k | $170k | $210k | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Philadelphia.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Philadelphia
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
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Philadelphia?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Philadelphia earns a median of $110k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of $93k to $140k. Junior pay starts near $87k, senior pay is $140k and leads reach $170k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Philadelphia?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia pay compare with the rest of United States?
Philadelphia ranks 23rd of 62 United States cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is $120k, so Philadelphia is below it. Against the US it is 8% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia starts at the higher of the city and national median.