QA Automation Engineer salary in Adelaide, Australia
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Adelaide earns a median of A$120k a year gross ($78k), from A$96k at p10 to A$140k at p90. Adelaide pays 0.90× the Australia median and 35% below the US median of $120k. About 1.5 million people live in Adelaide.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Adelaide
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$90k, lead A$180k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$74k | A$90k | A$110k | $60k | |
| Mid-level | A$96k | A$120k | A$140k | $78k | |
| Senior | A$120k | A$150k | A$180k | $100k | |
| Lead | A$150k | A$180k | A$220k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$130k) times a 0.90 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Adelaide
Employers in Australia usually quote annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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QA Automation Engineer salary in Adelaide: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Adelaide?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Adelaide is A$120k a year ($78k). The p10 is A$96k and the p90 is A$140k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Adelaide with a city factor of 0.90.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Adelaide?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Adelaide earns a median of A$150k ($100k), with a range of A$120k to A$180k. Leads reach A$180k and juniors start near A$90k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Adelaide?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Adelaide earns about A$90k a year ($60k), between A$74k and A$110k. Pay rises to A$120k at mid-level.
Is Adelaide a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Australia?
Adelaide ranks 5th of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 0.90x the national median of A$130k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Adelaide?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$85k to A$92k a year, or A$7,400 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Adelaide?
A A$120k gross salary equals about A$58 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$10k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.