QA Engineer salary in Atlanta, GA
Based on 1,707 certified H-1B filings in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Alpharetta, Cumming, Duluth, Marietta, Johns Creek.
Also listed as: Software Tester, Test Automation Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,347 |
| 25th | $83,533 |
| 50th (median) | $97,365 |
| 75th | $115,000 |
| 90th | $132,240 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,810 | $73,798 | $92,872 | 498 |
| FY2021 | $81,600 | $74,006 | $97,594 | 436 |
| FY2022 | $95,264 | $76,000 | $110,000 | 593 |
| FY2023 | $89,845 | $80,059 | $105,433 | 818 |
| FY2024 | $93,200 | $85,925 | $112,450 | 970 |
| FY2025 | $97,400 | $83,533 | $118,414 | 1,011 |
| FY2026 | $97,365 | $82,347 | $112,425 | 696 |
Cost of living
Atlanta's median QA Engineer salary of $97,365 is worth about $97,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Atlanta = 100.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in the Atlanta, GA area earned a median of $105,800 in May 2025 (5,270 employed). The H-1B median here is $97,365, 8% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizant | $97,365 | 136 |
| Intercontinental Exchange Holdings | $101,000 | 71 |
| Capgemini America | $120,000 | 55 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $83,533 | 35 |
| Ice Mortgage Technology | $83,600 | 32 |
| Equifax | $112,362 | 28 |
| Fiserv Solutions | $100,984 | 27 |
| Morgan Stanley | $150,000 | 26 |
| Accenture | $104,700 | 24 |
| Synechron | $105,601 | 20 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,400 | 93 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $83,533 | 861 |
| Senior · Level III | $100,984 | 402 |
| Expert · Level IV | $118,500 | 334 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,350 | $67,400 | 93 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $83,533 | $83,533 | 861 |
| Senior · Level III | $97,365 | $100,984 | 402 |
| Expert · Level IV | $112,362 | $118,500 | 334 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.