QA Automation Engineer salary in Edmonton, Canada
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Edmonton earns a median of C$130k a year gross ($92k), from C$100k at p10 to C$150k at p90. Edmonton pays 0.90× the Canada median and 23% below the US median of $120k. About 1 million people live in Edmonton.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Edmonton
Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$97k, lead C$190k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$79k | C$97k | C$120k | $71k | |
| Mid-level | C$100k | C$130k | C$150k | $92k | |
| Senior | C$130k | C$160k | C$200k | $120k | |
| Lead | C$160k | C$190k | C$230k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$140k) times a 0.90 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Edmonton
Employers in Canada usually quote annual base salary, hourly for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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QA Automation Engineer salary in Edmonton: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Edmonton?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Edmonton is C$130k a year ($92k). The p10 is C$100k and the p90 is C$150k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Edmonton with a city factor of 0.90.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Edmonton?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Edmonton earns a median of C$160k ($120k), with a range of C$130k to C$200k. Leads reach C$190k and juniors start near C$97k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Edmonton?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Edmonton earns about C$97k a year ($71k), between C$79k and C$120k. Pay rises to C$130k at mid-level.
Is Edmonton a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Canada?
Edmonton ranks 7th of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 0.90x the national median of C$140k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Edmonton?
Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$91k to C$99k a year, or C$8,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Edmonton?
A C$130k gross salary equals about C$62 an hour on a 40-hour week (C$11k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.