QA Automation Engineer salary in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Sydney earns a median of A$140k a year gross ($92k), from A$110k at p10 to A$170k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 23% below the US median of $120k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$110k, lead A$210k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$87k | A$110k | A$130k | $71k | |
| Mid-level | A$110k | A$140k | A$170k | $92k | |
| Senior | A$140k | A$180k | A$210k | $120k | |
| Lead | A$170k | A$210k | A$260k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$130k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Sydney
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 Sydney: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Sydney?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Sydney is A$140k a year ($92k). The p10 is A$110k and the p90 is A$170k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Sydney?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Sydney earns a median of A$180k ($120k), with a range of A$140k to A$210k. Leads reach A$210k and juniors start near A$110k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Sydney?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Sydney earns about A$110k a year ($71k), between A$87k and A$130k. Pay rises to A$140k at mid-level.
Is Sydney a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$130k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Sydney?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$99k to A$110k a year, or A$8,900 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Sydney?
A A$140k gross salary equals about A$67 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$12k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.