Salary guide · 2026
QA Engineer salary in Pune
Pune has a large QA ecosystem — automotive testing (KPIT, Tata Technologies) is a unique niche. Barclays Technology Centre recruits BFSI QA freshers. KPIT pays ₹4.5–6 LPA for freshers with embedded/automotive testing interest. IT services firms offer faster hiring at ₹3.5–4 LPA.
- Fresher (0–2 yrs)
- ₹3.5–5.5 LPA
- Average (2–5 yrs)
- ₹4 LPA
- Experienced (5+ yrs)
- ₹9–18 LPA
Pay breakdown by experience
QA Engineer compensation at each career stage in Pune.
| Level | Years | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / Fresher | 0–2 | ₹3.5–5.5 LPA | Campus hires, trainees |
| Junior / Mid | 2–5 | ₹4 LPA | After 2–3 appraisals + job switch |
| Senior / Lead | 5–10 | ₹9–18 LPA | With specialisation + leadership |
| Manager / Principal | 10+ | Varies | ESOPs in product companies |
Who’s hiring
Companies actively hiring qa engineers in Pune.
InfosysCognizantBarclays TechnologyKPIT (automotive testing)Cummins India ITPersistent Systems
Skills that raise your pay
Manual TestingSeleniumJIRASQLAgile TestingISTQB Foundation
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