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QA engineer salary in United States in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

QA engineer salary in United States in 2026

A senior QA engineer in United States earns a median of 15,000 USD gross monthly, around 13,890 €. Total employer cost is roughly 14,994 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in United States

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior6,960 USD6,445 €5,730 USD8,550 USD
Mid-level10,100 USD9,353 €8,370 USD12,800 USD
Senior15,000 USD13,890 €11,900 USD22,000 USD

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read QA engineer salaries in United States

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 6,960 USD at junior level to 15,000 USD at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in United States

Recruiting a QA engineer in United States requires understanding gaps between posted salary, net pay, and total employer cost. Observed median is 15,000 USD gross monthly, around 13,890 €.

Profiles are available at competitive conditions, with overall employer cost around 14,994 € for a senior, including local social contributions. United States benefits from a structured regulatory framework and a growing talent pool.

This page details junior to senior levels, salary ranges, and the contributions/income tax breakdown for QA engineer in United States in 2026.

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