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QA Engineer Salary in Montgomery, Alabama

The median qa engineer salary in Montgomery, AL is $72,900 per year, which is 19% below the national median and 1.2% below the Alabama state average.

City Median
$72,900
vs State Avg
$-900
vs National
$-17,100
Cost of Living
86%

QA Engineer Salary in Montgomery by Experience

In Montgomery, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $46,980, while experienced professionals earn up to $109,350 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$46,980
$-11,020 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$74,520
$-17,480 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$109,350
$-25,650 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montgomery, AL

Percentile Montgomery
10th Percentile $44,550
25th Percentile $58,320
Median (50th) $72,900
75th Percentile $95,580
90th Percentile $115,020

QA Engineer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$78,300
Pop. 216,963
Birmingham, AL
$76,500
Pop. 197,575
Tuscaloosa, AL
$74,700
Pop. 101,129
Mobile, AL
$72,000
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a QA Engineer in Montgomery

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Montgomery 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 Montgomery may vary based on local industry and population growth.