QA Engineer Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 7 current qa engineer listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 7 disclosed ranges

$77,050/yr

$51,000small sample of 7$126,950

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Publicis Groupe ANZup to $126,950
Insight Globalup to $105,000
Coatesgroupup to $82,500
Paychexup to $77,050
Strata Decision Technologyup to $74,000

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QA Engineer roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior QA Engineer: Drive Automated Testing

Publicis Groupe ANZ · Chicago, Illinois

$88,900 - $165,000

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Manual QA Engineer — Playwright & Automation Growth

Insight Global · Chicago, Illinois

$90,000 - $120,000

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QA Engineer: Test Automation

Coatesgroup · Chicago, Illinois

$70,000 - $95,000

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QA Test Engineer (CRM Systems)

Paychex · Chicago, Illinois

$59,900 - $94,200

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QA Engineer

Strata Decision Technology · Chicago, Illinois

$68,000 - $80,000

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What moves QA Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior qa engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same qa engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a QA Engineer make in Chicago?

Based on 7 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $77,050 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a QA Engineer?

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