QA Engineer Salary in Portland

Pay ranges below come from 5 current qa engineer listings that disclose salary in Portland, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$90,000/yr

$85,000small sample of 5$163,280

Highest-paying employers in Portland

On-Board Companiesup to $163,280
Energy Solutionsup to $116,500
Third Party Technologies Inc.up to $90,000
Zero Hiringup to $85,000

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QA Engineer roles in Portland that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Sr Chemical Process Design QA Engineer (Remote)

On-Board Companies · Portland, Oregon

$72 - $85

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Senior QA Engineer: Automation

Energy Solutions · Portland, Oregon

$108,000 - $125,000

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API QA Engineer — Lead BDD Automation for FinTech APIs

Third Party Technologies Inc. · Portland, Oregon

$80,000 - $100,000

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QA Engineering in Testing

Zero Hiring · Portland, Oregon

$80,000 - $90,000

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QA Engineer Portland, Oregon, United States

Zero Hiring · Portland, Oregon

$80,000 - $90,000

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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 Portland offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a QA Engineer make in Portland?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $90,000 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?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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