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QA Engineer Salary in Georgia

The median qa engineer salary in Georgia is $86,400 per year, which is 4% below the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$86,400

vs National

$-3,600

State Rank

#25 of 50

Cost of Living

93%

QA Engineer Salary in Georgia by Experience

In Georgia, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $55,680, while experienced professionals earn up to $129,600 per year. The cost of living index in Georgia is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$55,680

$-2,320 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$88,320

$-3,680 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$129,600

$-5,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Georgia

Percentile	GA Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$52,800	$55,000	$-2,200
25th Percentile	$69,120	$72,000	$-2,880
Median (50th)	$86,400	$90,000	$-3,600
75th Percentile	$113,280	$118,000	$-4,720
90th Percentile	$136,320	$142,000	$-5,680

QA Engineer Salary by City in Georgia

The largest employment areas for qa engineers in Georgia include Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, and Columbus. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Atlanta, GA

$94,500

Pop. 498,715 · COL 102%

Augusta, GA

$81,900

Pop. 202,081 · COL 88%

Savannah, GA

$85,500

Pop. 147,780 · COL 92%

Columbus, GA

$80,100

Pop. 206,922 · COL 86%

Athens, GA

$83,700

Pop. 127,064 · COL 90%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Georgia

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Georgia has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Georgia

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Georgia's demand may vary based on local industry trends.