Remote QA Engineer Salary
Remote qa engineer jobs pay a median $124k base, with most roles between $104k and $140k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 80 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 563 open roles hiring now.
Remote qa engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote qa engineer is $124k per year, with most roles between $104k and $140k — across 80 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 59% from mid level ($105k) to staff ($167k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote qa engineers make?
The median base salary for a remote qa engineer is about $124k per year, with most roles between $104k and $140k — across 80 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote qa engineers?
Companies hiring remote qa engineers right now include Jobgether, ELEKS, Qualia, Algoworks, Plata Card, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote qa engineer job?
Across current remote qa engineer postings, the most requested skills are Python, QA, Playwright, API, CI/CD, JavaScript. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote qa engineer jobs require?
52% of open remote qa engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a qa engineer remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 563 open remote qa engineer roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of August 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote qa engineer jobs?
Every remote qa engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.