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QA Engineer Salary in Louisville, Kentucky

The median qa engineer salary in Louisville, KY is $79,200 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 6.0% above the Kentucky state average.

City Median
$79,200
vs State Avg
+$4,500
vs National
$-10,800
Cost of Living
92%

QA Engineer Salary in Louisville by Experience

In Louisville, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $51,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $118,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$51,040
$-6,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$80,960
$-11,040 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$118,800
$-16,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisville, KY

Percentile Louisville
10th Percentile $48,400
25th Percentile $63,360
Median (50th) $79,200
75th Percentile $103,840
90th Percentile $124,960

QA Engineer Salary in Other Kentucky Cities

Lexington, KY
$80,100
Pop. 322,570
Covington, KY
$75,600
Pop. 40,961
Bowling Green, KY
$72,000
Pop. 74,735
Owensboro, KY
$70,200
Pop. 60,183

How to Become a QA Engineer in Louisville

Education

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