Technology Athens, GA Pop. 127,064

QA Engineer Salary in Athens, Georgia

The median qa engineer salary in Athens, GA is $83,700 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.1% below the Georgia state average.

City Median
$83,700
vs State Avg
$-2,700
vs National
$-6,300
Cost of Living
90%

QA Engineer Salary in Athens by Experience

In Athens, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $53,940, while experienced professionals earn up to $125,550 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$53,940
$-4,060 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$85,560
$-6,440 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$125,550
$-9,450 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Athens, GA

Percentile Athens
10th Percentile $51,150
25th Percentile $66,960
Median (50th) $83,700
75th Percentile $109,740
90th Percentile $132,060

QA Engineer Salary in Other Georgia Cities

Atlanta, GA
$94,500
Pop. 498,715
Savannah, GA
$85,500
Pop. 147,780
Augusta, GA
$81,900
Pop. 202,081
Columbus, GA
$80,100
Pop. 206,922

How to Become a QA Engineer in Athens

Education

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