QA Automation Engineer hourly rate in Poland: $41 median
Median (the middle value of the weighted observations) for a middle QA Automation Engineer (writes and maintains automated tests for web, API and mobile) in Poland under the Hourly (time and materials) model, in USD per hour. Range p25 to p75 (the bounds of the middle half of the weighted observations): $29 to $53. Confidence grade (A, B or C, set by observation count, source classes and spread): C: indicative. Observations: n=2, sources: 3. Verified on .
Rates by seniority
| Level | p25 | Median | p75 | Range | Confidence | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | withheld | withheld | 0 | |||
| Middle | $29 | $41 | $53 | C: indicative | 2 | |
| Senior | $33 | $34 | $34 | A: high confidence | 3 | |
| Lead / Principal | withheld | withheld | 0 | |||
Rates by engagement model, middle level
| Model | Median | Delta to hourly | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly (time and materials) (billed per worked hour, no minimum commitment) | $41 | 0% | C: indicative |
| Dedicated team (monthly fee per engineer assigned full time) | withheld | not observed | withheld |
| Staff augmentation (engineer placed into the client's team under the client's management, monthly) | withheld | not observed | withheld |
| Project-based (fixed price) (fixed fee for a defined scope; converted to effective hourly from published estimates only) | withheld | not observed | withheld |
| Managed testing service (vendor owns outcomes and process; monthly or per-release fee) | withheld | not observed | withheld |
Conversion assumption: monthly fees divide by 160 hours per month unless the source states another basis; the basis is recorded in each evidence note.
Monthly and annual cost of one engineer
One middle QA Automation Engineer, Hourly (time and materials) model, at 160 hours per month: $6,560 per month and $78,720 per year (160 hours x 12 months), from the median of $41 per hour.
Sources
- job-board SOLID.Jobs. Jak wygląda rynek pracy testerów w 2026 roku? Rynek, który przestał obiecywać łatwe wejście - SOLID.Jobs Blog. Published 2026-09-22, verified . ev-rate-poland-002
- job-board TalentUp. Test Automation Engineer Contractor Hourly Rate in Poland 2026 | TalentUp |. Published 2026-10-08, verified . ev-rate-gfeu-004
- fx European Central Bank. ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates (SDMX EXR). Published 2026-10-16, verified . ev-fx-2026-q4-pln
- freelance-platform Lemon.io. Automation QA Engineer Salary & Hourly Rate 2026. Published 2026-07-01, verified . ev-rate-mkt-003
- job-board SOLID.Jobs. Jak wygląda rynek pracy testerów w 2026 roku? Rynek, który przestał obiecywać łatwe wejście - SOLID.Jobs Blog. Published 2026-09-22, verified . ev-rate-poland-004
What differs on this page
Among 2 roles published at the middle level in Poland under the Hourly (time and materials) model, none has a higher median than QA Automation Engineer: $41 against a range of $32 to $41 per hour.
The largest change between adjacent published levels is Middle to Senior: the median falls by 17.1% under the Hourly (time and materials) model.
Questions
How much does a QA Automation Engineer cost per hour in Poland?
The median for a middle QA Automation Engineer in Poland under the Hourly (time and materials) model is $41 per hour, from 2 observations.
What is the typical rate range for a QA Automation Engineer in Poland?
The p25 to p75 range for a middle QA Automation Engineer in Poland under the Hourly (time and materials) model is $29 to $53 per hour.
How does the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Poland change from junior to senior?
2 seniority levels are published: Middle $41; Senior $34 per hour.
How much does a QA Automation Engineer in Poland cost per month?
At 160 hours per month, the median of $41 per hour gives $6,560 per month and $78,720 per year (160 hours x 12 months).
Does the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Poland differ by engagement model?
Only the Hourly (time and materials) model is published for this level; Dedicated team, Staff augmentation, Project-based (fixed price), Managed testing service are not observed in sources.
Where does the QA Automation Engineer rate for Poland come from?
5 evidence entries back the figures on this page; they are listed under Sources with class, publisher and verification date.
Cite this page
QA Rates Compare (2026). QA Automation Engineer hourly rate in Poland, data version 1.0.0. https://qaratescompare.com/rates/poland/qa-automation-engineer/. Accessed 2026-10-20.
Figures are medians of published observations converted to USD at the quarterly ECB reference rate shown in the footer. They describe market ranges on the verification date, not quotes. Monthly and annual figures assume the hours stated on this page. Confidence grades are defined on the methodology page. This site does not recommend providers.