QA Salary Overview
This page summarizes the numeric compensation data published in currently open QA and testing jobs indexed on QATestingJobs.com. It is intended as a practical benchmark source for job seekers comparing ranges, not a definitive salary survey.
Salary statistics here are calculated from posted numeric compensation fields and grouped by native currency. Coverage varies widely by country, employer, and listing style, so we display coverage rates alongside the salary summaries.
Use this page to calibrate expectations, compare market segments, and decide which geographies or role types to prioritize in your search.
Key Takeaways
- Numeric compensation is published on 10,008 open jobs (22.0% of the current open-job index).
- USD is the largest salary data segment in the current open-job index (7,578 jobs with numeric compensation).
- Figures are shown in native currencies only in Phase 1 (no FX conversion) to avoid introducing conversion noise.
- Use salary coverage rates directionally and always validate against the full job description and compensation notes.
Open Jobs Analysed
45,558
Salary Coverage
22.0%
10,008 jobs with numeric salary data.
Currencies With Data
5
Phase 1 reports native-currency summaries (no FX conversions).
Largest Salary Segment
USD
7,578 jobs with numeric compensation.
Salary Samples by Currency
Count of open jobs with numeric compensation, grouped by native currency (charting sample size only; no FX conversions).
Salary Summary by Currency
Midpoint-based summaries using posted numeric salary ranges from currently open jobs.
| Currency | Sample | Median | P25 | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 7,578 | $94,500 | $60 | $140,000 |
| Other | 1,538 | 22,500 OTHER | 3,675 OTHER | 55,356 OTHER |
| CAD | 479 | CA$95,000 | CA$77,000 | CA$115,000 |
| GBP | 252 | £40,608 | £2,019 | £58,541 |
| INR | 161 | ₹10,00,000 | ₹3,25,000 | ₹17,50,000 |
Salary Publication Rate by Country
Top countries with sufficient sample size, showing how often employers publish numeric compensation.
What This Page Measures
- Posted numeric compensation from currently open QA and software testing jobs indexed on QATestingJobs.com.
- Salary summaries are midpoint-based and grouped by native currency (USD, GBP, INR, CAD, plus Other).
- Coverage rate shows how many open jobs include numeric salary fields.
How To Use This Data
- Compare currencies and regions before narrowing your search to specific countries or remote markets.
- Use coverage rates to set expectations: many listings still omit numeric compensation.
- Pair salary summaries with skill demand and market-trends pages for a more complete picture.
Methodology
- Source: currently open jobs in the QATestingJobs.com index (open jobs only).
- Salary midpoint uses (min + max) / 2 when both are present; falls back to a single posted bound when only one exists.
- Percentiles are calculated on midpoint values within each currency bucket.
Limitations
- This page reflects QATJ index coverage, not the full global QA labor market.
- Salary figures are approximate and coverage varies by employer, country, and listing source.
- No foreign exchange normalization is applied in Phase 1; values are presented in native currencies.
Last updated Jul 22, 2026, 12:02 AM
Based on 45,558 currently open jobs indexed on QATestingJobs.com.
