The salary trajectory of a Programmer/QA Automation Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,214 per year (estimate) and goes up to $234,140 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Programmer/QA Automation Engineer at Quadrant 4 Systems is $125,248 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $198,570 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $99,026 (25th percentile) and $160,156 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Quadrant 4 Systems Programmer/QA Automation Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Programmer/QA Automation Engineer professionals typically earn between $48 and $77 per hour.
Programmer/QA Automation Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,252 and $13,346 monthly.