Quality (QA)Senior2026
Senior QA Engineer salary
Senior 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
65 000 €
gross / year
Senior France daily rate
580 €
pre-tax / day
Salaries in France (€ gross / year)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 32 000 € | 38 500 € | 45 000 € |
| Mid | 43 000 € | 50 500 € | 58 000 € |
| Senior | 55 000 € | 65 000 € | 75 000 € |
| Lead | 68 000 € | 79 000 € | 90 000 € |
Freelance daily rate (€ pre-tax / day)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 250 € | 310 € | 380 € |
| Mid | 360 € | 430 € | 500 € |
| Senior | 480 € | 580 € | 680 € |
| Lead | 600 € | 720 € | 850 € |
International comparison
🇺🇸 United States
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $65,000 | $78,000 | $92,000 |
| Mid | $92,000 | $110,000 | $128,000 |
| Senior | $128,000 | $155,000 | $185,000 |
| Lead | $165,000 | $205,000 | $250,000 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £30,000 | £37,500 | £45,000 |
| Mid | £45,000 | £55,000 | £65,000 |
| Senior | £65,000 | £80,000 | £95,000 |
| Lead | £90,000 | £110,000 | £135,000 |
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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