QA Automation Engineer salary in Australia
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Australia is A$130k ($87k), with most offers between A$110k and A$160k. That is 28% below the US median for the same role. Australia ranks 4 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near A$100k, leads reach A$200k.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Australia
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior pay is A$100k, lead pay is A$200k: leads earn 99% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$82k | A$100k | A$120k | $67k | |
| Mid-level | A$110k | A$130k | A$160k | $87k | |
| Senior | A$140k | A$170k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Lead | A$160k | A$200k | A$240k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
QA Automation Engineer pay by city in Australia
Sydney pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of A$130k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A | 1.06× (+6%) | A$140k | A$110k–A$170k | $92k | 22 |
| Melbourne | B | 1.00× (0%) | A$130k | A$110k–A$160k | $87k | 7 |
| Brisbane | B | 0.93× (-7%) | A$120k | A$100k–A$150k | $81k | 10 |
| Perth | C | 0.93× (-7%) | A$120k | A$100k–A$150k | $81k | 2 |
| Adelaide | C | 0.90× (-10%) | A$120k | A$96k–A$140k | $78k | 2 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Australia
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer on A$130k gross keeps roughly 71–77% after income tax and social contributions, about A$92k to A$100k a year.
In Australia, pay is usually quoted as annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
Live QA Automation Engineer roles in Australia
36 QA Automation Engineer roles are open in Australia, from a total of 81 QA listings in the country.
Test Automation Architect
Automation Tester
Senior Consultant | Digital UI Automation Tester
1 listing in Australia show a real posted pay range (1 for QA Automation Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Automation Engineers in Australia
Employer mix by share of listings (81 listings in Australia). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies28%
- E-commerce companies20%
- AI companies14%
- Games studios10%
- Automotive technology companies9%
What this estimate rests on
The QA Automation Engineer baseline uses 1105 US posted pay ranges. For Australia, the country index is calibrated on 122 non-US observations in Asia-Pacific, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 7 of 8.
QA Automation Engineer salary and jobs by city in Australia
QA Automation Engineer salary in Australia: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Australia?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Australia is A$130k a year ($87k). The p10 is A$110k and the p90 is A$160k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer earn in Australia?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Australia earns a median of A$170k ($110k), with a range of A$140k to A$200k. Leads earn A$200k, 99% more than juniors at A$100k.
Which city in Australia pays QA Automation Engineers the most?
Sydney has the highest pay factor at 1.06x the country median, which puts a mid-level QA Automation Engineer at about A$140k ($92k). Adelaide sits at 0.90x, around A$120k.
How does Australia compare with the US for QA Automation Engineer pay?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in the US earns a median of $120k. In Australia the equivalent is $87k, which is 28% below the US figure. Australia ranks 4 of 36 countries; the Asia-Pacific median for this role is $53k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Australia?
Roughly 71–77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about A$92k to A$100k a year on a A$130k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many QA Automation Engineer jobs are open in Australia?
PassRidge lists 36 live QA Automation Engineer roles in Australia, and 81 QA listings across all roles in Australia. 1 of the QA Automation Engineer listings and 1 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Australia
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | A$88k | $59k |
| SDET | A$140k | $94k |
| QA Lead / Manager | A$120k | $79k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | A$110k | $76k |
| Performance Test Engineer | A$160k | $110k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | A$200k | $130k |
| Game QA Tester | A$71k | $47k |
| Accessibility Tester | A$110k | $70k |
| Business / Test Analyst | A$96k | $64k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | A$110k | $72k |
| Localization QA Tester | A$52k | $35k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | A$110k | $75k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | A$160k | $100k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | A$97k | $65k |
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