Salary Data

QA Engineer Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$99,015

Median$120,750

P75 (High)$147,315

+3.9% YoY for QA Engineer+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$84,525

$70,035$102,638

Mid Level3-6 years

$120,750

$99,015$147,315

Senior Level7+ years

$171,465

$142,485$207,690

The median QA Engineer in Chicago earns $120,750 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $70,035 (entry-level, P25) to $207,690 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
QA Engineer compensation is trending up at 3.9% year-over-year.

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