Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Sqa Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
SQA Engineer
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4-6 years
$75K - $87K/yr
Holly Springs, NC
submitted on Jul 10, 2026
$75K - $87K/yr
SQA Engineer
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4-6 years
$69K - $81K/yr
Greensboro, NC
submitted on Jul 8, 2026
$69K - $81K/yr
SQA Engineer
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1-3 years
$44K/yr
($44K • $0)
Palo Alto, CA
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$44K/yr
$44K • $0
SQA Engineer
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1-3 years
$75K/yr
($75K • $0)
Sacramento, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$75K/yr
$75K • $0
SQA Engineer
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1-3 years
$89K/yr
($89K • $0)
Bedford, MA
submitted on May 20, 2026
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
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SQA Engineer
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1-3 years
$51K/yr
($47K • $4K)
China Grove, NC
submitted on May 18, 2026
$51K/yr
$47K • $4K
SQA Engineer
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15+ years
$117K/yr
($116K • $912)
San Ramon, CA
submitted on Mar 10, 2026
$117K/yr
$116K • $912
SQA Engineer
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1-3 years
$77K - $90K/yr
Bedford, MA
submitted on Dec 17, 2025
$77K - $90K/yr
SQA Engineer
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1-3 years
$77K - $91K/yr
Bedford, MA
submitted on Dec 17, 2025
$77K - $91K/yr
SQA Engineer
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15+ years
$158K/yr
($144K • $14K)
San Diego, CA
submitted on Dec 10, 2025
$158K/yr
$144K • $14K
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Sqa Engineer in United States are Healthcare with a median total pay of $123,579, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $111,486, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $109,348, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $107,281, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $106,530.
Healthcare
The top paying company in Healthcare for Sqa Engineer is Kaiser Permanente.
Frequently asked questions about SQA Engineer salaries
The average salary for SQA Engineer is $116,898 per year or $56 per hour, with top earners making up to $177,508 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $94,490 (25th percentile) to $145,987 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 842 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by SQA Engineer employees.
The highest salary for SQA Engineer is $145,987 per year, $12,166 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for SQA Engineer is $94,490 per year, $7,874 per month or $45 per hour.
The salary trajectory of SQA Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $101,223 per year (estimate) and goes up to $254,669 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
