QA Automation Engineer salary in Brisbane, Australia
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Brisbane earns a median of A$120k a year gross ($81k), from A$100k at p10 to A$150k at p90. Brisbane pays 0.93× the Australia median and 32% below the US median of $120k. About 2.8 million people live in Brisbane.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Brisbane
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$93k, lead A$190k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$76k | A$93k | A$110k | $62k | |
| Mid-level | A$100k | A$120k | A$150k | $81k | |
| Senior | A$130k | A$150k | A$190k | $100k | |
| Lead | A$150k | A$190k | A$230k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$130k) times a 0.93 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Brisbane
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 Brisbane: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Brisbane?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Brisbane is A$120k a year ($81k). The p10 is A$100k and the p90 is A$150k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Brisbane with a city factor of 0.93.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Brisbane?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Brisbane earns a median of A$150k ($100k), with a range of A$130k to A$190k. Leads reach A$190k and juniors start near A$93k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Brisbane?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Brisbane earns about A$93k a year ($62k), between A$76k and A$110k. Pay rises to A$120k at mid-level.
Is Brisbane a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Australia?
Brisbane ranks 3rd of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 0.93x 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 Brisbane?
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 Brisbane?
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.