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QA Engineer in Boston-Cambridge-Newton MA-NH

Shift to automated testing (SDET) mandatory for top pay.

National Median: $160,539

Range: $104K – $275K

Avg Total Comp

$189,100

Experience Level

QA Manager median $131k; SDET specialists command 20-30% premium.

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