QA Automation Engineer salary in Singapore
QA Automation Engineer pay in Singapore centres on S$110k a year ($82k) at mid-level. Expect S$91k at the low end and S$140k at the high end. That is 32% below the US median for the same role. Singapore ranks 7 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near S$85k, leads reach S$170k.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Singapore
Gross annual pay in SGD. Junior pay is S$85k, lead pay is S$170k: leads earn 99% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | S$70k | S$85k | S$100k | $63k | |
| Mid-level | S$91k | S$110k | S$140k | $82k | |
| Senior | S$120k | S$140k | S$170k | $100k | |
| Lead | S$140k | S$170k | S$210k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
QA Automation Engineer pay by city in Singapore
Singapore pays most at 1.00× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of S$110k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | A | 1.00× (0%) | S$110k | S$91k–S$140k | $82k | 87 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Singapore
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer on S$110k gross keeps roughly 82–90% after income tax and social contributions, about S$90k to S$99k a year.
In Singapore, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, often with a 13th-month bonus. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
Live QA Automation Engineer roles in Singapore
42 QA Automation Engineer roles are open in Singapore, from a total of 94 QA listings in the country.
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5 listings in Singapore show a real posted pay range (3 for QA Automation Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Automation Engineers in Singapore
Employer mix by share of listings (94 listings in Singapore). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies26%
- AI companies26%
- Fintech companies22%
- E-commerce companies9%
- Games studios5%
What this estimate rests on
The QA Automation Engineer baseline uses 1105 US posted pay ranges. For Singapore, the country index is calibrated on 122 non-US observations in Asia-Pacific, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 7 of 8.
QA Automation Engineer salary and jobs by city in Singapore
QA Automation Engineer salary in Singapore: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Singapore?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Singapore is S$110k a year ($82k). The p10 is S$91k and the p90 is S$140k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer earn in Singapore?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Singapore earns a median of S$140k ($100k), with a range of S$120k to S$170k. Leads earn S$170k, 99% more than juniors at S$85k.
How does pay in Singapore compare with the rest of Singapore?
Singapore is our only tracked city in Singapore. Its pay factor is 1.00x the country median, about S$110k ($82k) for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer.
How does Singapore compare with the US for QA Automation Engineer pay?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in the US earns a median of $120k. In Singapore the equivalent is $82k, which is 32% below the US figure. Singapore ranks 7 of 36 countries; the Asia-Pacific median for this role is $53k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Singapore?
Roughly 82–90% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about S$90k to S$99k a year on a S$110k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many QA Automation Engineer jobs are open in Singapore?
PassRidge lists 42 live QA Automation Engineer roles in Singapore, and 94 QA listings across all roles in Singapore. 3 of the QA Automation Engineer listings and 5 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Singapore
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | S$75k | $56k |
| SDET | S$120k | $89k |
| QA Lead / Manager | S$100k | $75k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | S$97k | $72k |
| Performance Test Engineer | S$140k | $100k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | S$170k | $120k |
| Game QA Tester | S$61k | $45k |
| Accessibility Tester | S$90k | $67k |
| Business / Test Analyst | S$82k | $61k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | S$92k | $68k |
| Localization QA Tester | S$44k | $33k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | S$96k | $71k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | S$130k | $98k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | S$83k | $61k |
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