QA Engineer Salaries in Canada

Updated Dec 2, 2023
Base Pay Range
$63K - $92K/yr
Average Base Pay

497 salaries

$65K

Low

$80K

Average

$101K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$4,188Range$2,116 - $8,289
The average salary for QA Engineer is $80,275 per year in the Canada. The average additional cash compensation for a QA Engineer in the Canada is $4,188, with a range from $2,116 - $8,289. Salaries estimates are based on 497 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by QA Engineer employees in Canada.

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in Canada

$80,275 /yr
QA Engineer
$105,076 /yr
Senior QA Engineer
$86,849 /yr
QA Engineer IV
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Job TitleSalary
QA Engineer$80,275 /yr
Senior QA Engineer$105,076 /yr
QA Engineer IV$86,849 /yr

What are some related job titles for a Qa Engineer?

QA Lead

$78,783

per year

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QA Manager

$99,925

per year

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Quality Engineer

$73,136

per year

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Senior Software QA Engineer

$100,209

per year

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What is the salary trajectory for a QA Engineer?

in Canada

$80,275 /yr
QA Engineer
$105,076 /yr
Senior QA Engineer
$86,849 /yr
QA Engineer IV
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a QA Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
QA Engineer$80,275 /yr
Senior QA Engineer$105,076 /yr
QA Engineer IV$86,849 /yr

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Fortinet
4.2

Fortinet

QA Engineer

$85,822

 /yr
Range: $75K - $117K
19 salaries
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$75K

$117K

$74,848 - $116,686 Range

Veeva Systems
3.8

Veeva Systems

QA Engineer

$84,735

 /yr
Range: $52K - $102K
17 salaries
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$52K

$102K

$51,789 - $102,028 Range

Veeva Systems
3.8

Veeva Systems

QA Engineer - Hourly Intern

$25

 /hr
Range: $20 - $37
10 salaries
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$20

$37

$20 - $37 Range

ecobee
4

ecobee

QA Engineer

$85,205

 /yr
Range: $70K - $101K
8 salaries
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$70K

$101K

$70,229 - $101,466 Range

Nuance
4

Nuance

QA Engineer

$93,925

 /yr
Range: $60K - $119K
7 salaries
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$60K

$119K

$60,000 - $118,976 Range

D3 Security Management Systems
4.2

D3 Security Management Systems

QA Engineer

$69,666

 /yr
Range: $60K - $84K
7 salaries
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$60K

$84K

$60,000 - $84,496 Range

IBM
3.9

IBM

QA Engineer

$89,151

 /yr
Range: $48K - $96K
7 salaries
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$48K

$96K

$48,383 - $96,073 Range

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TD
3.9

TD

QA Engineer

$82,228

 /yr
Range: $52K - $89K
5 salaries
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$52K

$89K

$52,437 - $88,563 Range

Solace
4.3

Solace

QA Engineer

$120,455

 /yr
Range: $93K - $133K
5 salaries
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$93K

$133K

$92,888 - $133,360 Range

RBC
4

RBC

QA Engineer

$75,285

 /yr
Range: $69K - $100K
5 salaries
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$69K

$100K

$69,123 - $100,003 Range

Evertz Microsystems
3.1

Evertz Microsystems

QA Engineer

$57,631

 /yr
Range: $46K - $66K
4 salaries
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$46K

$66K

$46,495 - $65,581 Range

DarkMatter
3.4

DarkMatter

QA Engineer - Monthly Intern

$3,968

 /mo
Range: $4K - $5K
4 salaries
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$4K

$5K

$3,506 - $4,968 Range

Seon
3.1

Seon

QA Engineer

$74,093

 /yr
Range: $58K - $96K
4 salaries
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$58K

$96K

$58,055 - $96,163 Range

Cisco Systems
4.4

Cisco Systems

QA Engineer

$88,775

 /yr
Range: $52K - $102K
4 salaries
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$52K

$102K

$52,437 - $102,176 Range

Bell
3.8

Bell

QA Engineer - Hourly Contractor

$45

 /hr
Range: $39 - $66
3 salaries
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$39

$66

$39 - $66 Range

Exan Group
3.6

Exan Group

QA Engineer

$68,110

 /yr
Range: $66K - $72K
3 salaries
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$66K

$72K

$65,800 - $71,831 Range

ADP
3.9

ADP

QA Engineer

$89,559

 /yr
Range: $67K - $105K
3 salaries
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$67K

$105K

$67,168 - $104,885 Range

Bally's Interactive
3.2

Bally's Interactive

QA Engineer

$82,487

 /yr
Range: $63K - $91K
3 salaries
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$63K

$91K

$62,924 - $91,320 Range

SOTI
4

SOTI

QA Engineer

$47,695

 /yr
Range: $38K - $70K
3 salaries
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$38K

$70K

$37,601 - $69,666 Range

Rogers Communications
3.7

Rogers Communications

QA Engineer - Contractor

$116,876

 /yr
Range: $96K - $125K
3 salaries
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$96K

$125K

$95,762 - $125,337 Range

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QA Engineer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
QA Engineer salaries - 19 salaries reported$85,822/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 17 salaries reported$84,735/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 10 salaries reported$25/hr
QA Engineer salaries - 8 salaries reported$85,205/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 7 salaries reported$93,925/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 7 salaries reported$69,666/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 7 salaries reported$89,151/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 5 salaries reported$82,228/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 5 salaries reported$120,455/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 5 salaries reported$75,285/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$57,631/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$3,968/mo
QA Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$74,093/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$88,775/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$45/hr
QA Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$68,110/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$89,559/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$82,487/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$47,695/yr
QA Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$116,876/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a QA Engineer salaries

The average salary for a QA Engineer is $80,275 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 497 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a QA Engineer employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a QA Engineer in Canada is $100,581 per year.

The lowest salary for a QA Engineer in Canada is $64,843 per year.

Becoming a QA engineer is a great way of providing a reliable income for your family. Quality assurance engineers have very good salaries. Their salary starts higher than the average Canadian. Quality assurance engineers make the most amount of money in British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. Urban areas and cities are where salaries are the highest for quality assurance engineers. If you are looking to make more money as a quality assurance engineer, you can work within a large manufacturing company.

Do you have extensive experience creating tests to identify potential software issues before a product launch? Whether you’re just starting or already in an established position, there are various ways to enhance earnings throughout your QA engineer career. First, if you haven’t already, consider getting a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Or, you can work on upskilling by joining a coding Bootcamp that teaches essential coding languages like HTML, Javascript, and CSS. Other in-demand skills include knowledge of Agile Software Development, Selenium, SQL, Python, C++, and XML. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux and robust experience in software development and testing are necessary. Depending on the structure of your organization, you can also increase your earning potential by advancing to a managerial or executive-level position.

If you’re heading to the negotiation table with your current employer or considering job offers from other QA engineer positions, it’s essential to research the going salary for your experience and expertise in the trade. Once you have the base salary, add 10% more to your negotiation strategy. You should also list all the reasons why you deserve the increase. Create a portfolio showcasing the top projects you’ve worked on and use concrete examples, like how you’re known for recommending software improvements to enhance the user experience. Or how you’ve successfully collaborated with software developers to improve programs. Are you on top of all the latest industry knowledge, trends, and advancements? Don’t forget to mention any certifications you’ve earned or those in-demand soft skills, like organization and prioritization, that you use every day.

About 75.53% of QA Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $4,188 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a QA Engineer in Canada as a good salary.

QA Engineer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $53,873 and $125,108 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $80,275 following the average career path of a QA Engineer.

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