QA Automation Engineer jobs in Washington DC, United States
QA Automation Engineer pay in Washington DC centres on $130k at mid-level, from $110k to $160k. Washington DC has about 690,000 residents and is the 20th 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 Washington DC.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Washington DC
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Washington DC 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 Washington DC
Gross annual pay in USD. Washington DC is 1.06× the United States median (+6%), which is $120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $81k | $99k | $120k | $99k | |
| Mid-level | $110k | $130k | $160k | $130k | |
| Senior | $130k | $160k | $200k | $160k | |
| Lead | $160k | $200k | $240k | $200k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Washington DC.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Washington DC
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
Washington DC 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 Washington DC: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Washington DC?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Washington DC earns a median of $130k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of $110k to $160k. Junior pay starts near $99k, senior pay is $160k and leads reach $200k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Washington DC?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Washington DC 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 Washington DC pay compare with the rest of United States?
Washington DC ranks 6th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is $120k, so Washington DC is above it. Against the US it is 8% above the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Washington DC 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 Washington DC?
Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC starts at the higher of the city and national median.