As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer I in India is ₹ 7,21,168, with an hourly rate of ₹ 347, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 6,27,939 to ₹ 8,55,459, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 6,27,939
50TH(Median)   ₹ 7,21,168
75TH   ₹ 8,55,459
Quality Assurance Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary ₹ 6,27,939 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary ₹ 7,21,168 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary ₹ 8,55,459 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Quality Assurance Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quality Assurance Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quality Assurance Engineer I is about ₹ 7,21,168 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 347, a monthly salary of about ₹ 60,097, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 13,869. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quality Assurance Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Quality Assurance Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Quality Assurance Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 37,120 - ₹ 38,882, while Intermediate make ₹ 37,509 - ₹ 39,230, Senior earn ₹ 38,237 - ₹ 39,883, Specialist earn ₹ 38,334 - ₹ 40,013, Expert can reach ₹ 38,480 - ₹ 40,100 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quality Assurance Engineer I ₹ 38,334
Intermediate Level Quality Assurance Engineer I ₹ 38,664
Senior Level Quality Assurance Engineer I ₹ 39,317
Specialist Level Quality Assurance Engineer I ₹ 39,447
Expert Level Quality Assurance Engineer I ₹ 39,534
₹ 38,334 0 yr
₹ 38,664 < 2 yrs
₹ 39,317 2-4 yrs
₹ 39,447 5-8 yrs
₹ 39,534 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 95%
Intermediate Level 95%
Senior Level 95%
Specialist Level 95%
Expert Level 95%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Quality Assurance Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Quality Assurance Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 7,81,560 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 6,73,579, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 6,54,852 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Quality Assurance Analyst I or Quality Assurance Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Quality Assurance Analyst I makes less than a Quality Assurance Engineer I. A Software Quality Assurance Analyst I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 6,01,058. And a Quality Assurance Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,21,168.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I
₹ 4,04,632
₹ 8,31,564
Quality Assurance Specialist I
₹ 3,83,951
₹ 8,49,357
Quality Assurance Engineer IV
₹ 15,77,016
₹ 29,36,825
Quality Assurance Engineer V
₹ 34,87,280
₹ 56,29,087

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