QA Automation Engineer salary in Vancouver, Canada
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Vancouver earns a median of C$150k a year gross ($110k), from C$120k at p10 to C$180k at p90. Vancouver pays 1.04× the Canada median and 8% below the US median of $120k. About 662,000 people live in Vancouver.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Vancouver
Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$110k, lead C$220k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$92k | C$110k | C$140k | $82k | |
| Mid-level | C$120k | C$150k | C$180k | $110k | |
| Senior | C$150k | C$180k | C$230k | $140k | |
| Lead | C$180k | C$220k | C$270k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$140k) times a 1.04 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Vancouver
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 Vancouver: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Vancouver?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Vancouver is C$150k a year ($110k). The p10 is C$120k and the p90 is C$180k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Vancouver with a city factor of 1.04.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Vancouver?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Vancouver earns a median of C$180k ($140k), with a range of C$150k to C$230k. Leads reach C$220k and juniors start near C$110k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Vancouver?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Vancouver earns about C$110k a year ($82k), between C$92k and C$140k. Pay rises to C$150k at mid-level.
Is Vancouver a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Canada?
Vancouver ranks 2nd of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 1.04x the national median of C$140k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Vancouver?
Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$100k to C$110k a year, or C$8,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Vancouver?
A C$150k gross salary equals about C$72 an hour on a 40-hour week (C$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.