QA Engineer Salary in New York

Pay ranges below come from 10 current qa engineer listings that disclose salary in New York, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 10 disclosed ranges

$153,920/yr

$95,000$115,000 – $167,500 typical$192,500

Highest-paying employers in New York

Selby Jenningsup to $192,500
S&P Globalup to $167,500
Tatariup to $155,000
Randstad USAup to $153,920
NBCUniversalup to $130,000

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QA Engineer roles in New York that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior QA Engineer

Selby Jennings · New York, New York

$160,000 - $225,000

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Lead Penetration Test Engineer | Hybrid

S&P Global · New York, New York

$135,000 - $200,000

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Lead Penetration Test Engineer: Cloud & App Security

S&P Global · New York, New York

$135,000 - $200,000

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Sr QA Engineer - SDET (CM)

Tatari · New York, New York

$140,000 - $170,000

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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 New York offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a QA Engineer make in New York?

Based on 10 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $153,920 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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