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Test Automation Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 129 open job postings for Test Automation Engineer roles in United States, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Newest Test Automation Engineer postings in United States

  1. Staff Engineer, Test Automation - San Mateo (R5792)Shield · San Mateo, CA · $189K–$283K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET) | Logan, UTNexeo Staffing · Providence, UT · $50.00–$75.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Test Automation EngineerApex Systems · Greenwood Village, CO · $55.00–$65.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Test Automation Engineer, Hardware-in-the-LoopHadrian Automation · Los Angeles, CA · $268K–$321K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  5. Sr. Test Automation EngineerAvaya · Remote · $140K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Test Automation Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$165K median, $150K–$193K typical, 30 postingsCalifornia: middle half $150K–$193K, median $165K
  2. Virginia$130K median, $94.5K–$138K typical, 12 postingsVirginia: middle half $94.5K–$138K, median $130K
  3. Maryland$175K median, $161K–$205K typical, 11 postingsMaryland: middle half $161K–$205K, median $175K
  4. Texas$51.00/hr ($106K/yr) median, $47.50–$56.01/hr typical, 7 postingsTexas: middle half $47.50–$56.01/hr, median $51.00/hr ($106K/yr)
  5. North Carolina$38.00/hr ($79K/yr) median, $38.00–$38.00/hr typical, 6 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $38.00–$38.00/hr, median $38.00/hr ($79K/yr)
  6. Costa Mesa, CA$165K median, $165K–$166K typical, 6 postingsCosta Mesa, CA: middle half $165K–$166K, median $165K
  7. Georgia$37.50/hr ($78K/yr) median, $35.96–$42.00/hr typical, 5 postingsGeorgia: middle half $35.96–$42.00/hr, median $37.50/hr ($78K/yr)
  8. Charlotte, NC$38.00/hr ($79K/yr) median, $38.00–$38.00/hr typical, 5 postingsCharlotte, NC: middle half $38.00–$38.00/hr, median $38.00/hr ($79K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Test Automation Engineer make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Test Automation Engineer jobs in United States is $125K a year, from 129 job postings with pay at 76 companies.

What is the typical Test Automation Engineer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $97.5K–$165K. The top 10% list $195K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $79K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Test Automation Engineer jobs?

The median here is $125K, against $130K across all 159 postings for the role.

How many Test Automation Engineer jobs in United States list pay?

129 open postings at 76 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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