Quality (QA)Junior2026
Junior QA Engineer salary
Junior QA Engineer 2026 salary grid by seniority level, in France, the US and the UK. Data from thousands of offers and self-reported pay slips.
Senior France median
60 000 €
gross / year
Senior France daily rate
695 €
pre-tax / day
Salaries in France (€ gross / year)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 30 000 € | 36 000 € | 42 000 € |
| Mid | 40 000 € | 47 500 € | 55 000 € |
| Senior | 50 000 € | 60 000 € | 70 000 € |
| Lead | 60 000 € | 72 500 € | 85 000 € |
Freelance daily rate (€ pre-tax / day)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 350 € | 420 € | 490 € |
| Mid | 460 € | 550 € | 640 € |
| Senior | 580 € | 695 € | 810 € |
| Lead | 700 € | 840 € | 980 € |
International comparison
🇺🇸 United States
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $50,000 | $60,000 | $70,000 |
| Mid | $65,000 | $80,000 | $95,000 |
| Senior | $85,000 | $105,000 | $125,000 |
| Lead | $110,000 | $135,000 | $160,000 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £28,000 | £34,000 | £40,000 |
| Mid | £38,000 | £46,000 | £54,000 |
| Senior | £48,000 | £59,000 | £70,000 |
| Lead | £58,000 | £71,000 | £85,000 |
Tips to negotiate your salary
- Know the market median: that's your anchor. The high end (max) is negotiable with a strong case.
- Negotiate the full package: base salary, bonus, equity (BSPCE/RSU), PTO, remote work, healthcare, training, equipment.
- Use your BATNA (best alternative): if you have another offer, mention it — without bluffing.
- Anticipate 'name your price' with a range: state median→max, never min→median.
- Ask for a review in 6 or 12 months if the company can't hit your target immediately.
Sources: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Welcome to the Jungle, Indeed.
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