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QA Engineer Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

The median qa engineer salary in Birmingham, AL is $76,500 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 3.7% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$76,500
vs State Avg
+$2,700
vs National
$-13,500
Cost of Living
90%

QA Engineer Salary in Birmingham by Experience

In Birmingham, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $49,300, while experienced professionals earn up to $114,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$49,300
$-8,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$78,200
$-13,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$114,750
$-20,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Birmingham, AL

Percentile Birmingham
10th Percentile $46,750
25th Percentile $61,200
Median (50th) $76,500
75th Percentile $100,300
90th Percentile $120,700

QA Engineer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$78,300
Pop. 216,963
Tuscaloosa, AL
$74,700
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$72,900
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$72,000
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a QA Engineer in Birmingham

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Birmingham may vary based on local industry and population growth.