QA Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 13 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 13 disclosed ranges

$115,000/yr

$72,800$90,000 – $122,350 typical$260,000

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

Shield AIup to $260,000
Amazon.com Services LLCup to $149,500
Mindlanceup to $130,000
Two Six Technologiesup to $122,350
The Nuclear Companyup to $115,000

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QA Engineer roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Director, Test Engineering - ACP Programs (R5044)

Shield AI · Washington, DC

$210,000 - $310,000

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QA Engineer, Vesper

Amazon.com Services LLC · Seattle, Washington

$114,000 - $185,000

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Senior Software Test Engineer

Two Six Technologies · Washington, District of Columbia

$96,700 - $148,000

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AI Test Engineer - Entry, Nuclear QA & Automation

The Nuclear Company · Washington, District of Columbia

$80,000 - $150,000

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Senior Software QA Engineer — IoT & Firmware

Throne Labs · Washington, District of Columbia

$100,000 - $130,000

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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 Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a QA Engineer make in Washington, DC?

Based on 13 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $115,000 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?

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