Director, Test Engineering - ACP Programs (R5044)
Shield AI · Washington, DC
$210,000 - $310,000
Tailor & apply →QA Engineer Salary in Washington, DC
Pay ranges below come from 5 current qa engineer listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 5 disclosed ranges
$117,000/yr
$90,000small sample of 5$260,000
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
Shield AIup to $310,000
General Dynamics Information Technologyup to $135,000
Grassroots Analyticsup to $130,000
PlanIT Group, LLCup to $130,000
Catalistup to $95,000
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Senior QA Engineer — SaaS Platform & Automation Leader
Grassroots Analytics · Washington, District of Columbia
$110,000 - $130,000
Tailor & apply →Senior QA Engineer - Playwright Automation | Remote
General Dynamics Information Technology · Washington, District of Columbia
$99,000 - $135,000
Tailor & apply →Senior QA Engineer — Production & Release Testing
PlanIT Group, LLC · Washington, District of Columbia
$90,000 - $130,000
Tailor & apply →Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Catalist · Washington, DC
$85,000 - $95,000
Tailor & apply →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 Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.
Frequently asked
How much does a QA Engineer make in Washington, DC?
Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $117,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.
Where do these numbers come from?
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How can I earn more as a QA Engineer?
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