Salary Data

QA Engineer Salary
in Seattle

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

P25 (Low)$117,875

Median$143,750

P75 (High)$175,375

+3.9% YoY for QA Engineer+5.3% YoY in Seattle

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$100,625

$83,375$122,188

Mid Level3-6 years

$143,750

$117,875$175,375

Senior Level7+ years

$204,125

$169,625$247,250

The median QA Engineer in Seattle earns $143,750 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $83,375 (entry-level, P25) to $247,250 (senior-level, P75).
Seattle has a 1.25x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 25% above the national baseline.
QA Engineer compensation is trending up at 3.9% year-over-year.

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