Remote QA Engineer Salary

Remote qa engineer jobs pay a median $119k base, with most roles between $98k and $130k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 60 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 707 open roles hiring now.

Remote qa engineer salary

The median base salary for a remote qa engineer is $119k per year, with most roles between $98k and $130k — across 60 employers that disclosed pay.

Experience levelMedianTypical range
Entry4 roles$89k$74k–$102k
Mid Level21 roles$98k$80k–$113k
Senior41 roles$125k$110k–$150k
Staff4 roles$153k$121k–$192k
Principal4 roles$194k$131k–$257k

Pay climbs about 118% from entry ($89k) to principal ($194k) 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.

Most in-demand qa engineer skills

Who's hiring remote qa engineers

Experience mix across 707 open remote qa engineer roles.

Senior
47%
Mid Level
33%
Entry
6%
Staff
6%
Principal
3%

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Remote qa engineer salary by country

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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 $119k per year, with most roles between $98k and $130k — across 60 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 symsstrategicgroup, Tabby, Jobgether, Miratech, Akamai, 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, Playwright, SQL, CI/CD, API, QA. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.

What experience level do remote qa engineer jobs require?

47% 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 707 open remote qa engineer roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of November 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.