QA Engineer market brief · Plano, TX
QA Engineer Jobs in Plano, TX
30 QA engineer openings are live in the Plano, TX area from 22 employers, led by Citi, JPMC, and Conduent. That is up 88% from 16 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $70,000–$109,900 a year (median $107,120), from the 43% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 30
- Live QA engineer openings currently tracked in the Plano market.
Companies hiring
- 22
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 88%
- 16 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $107,120
- 43% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Plano is mid-level-heavy for QA engineer roles: 43% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
30
Prior window
16
Salary coverage
43%
Median experience
5.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$70,000
P50
$107,120
P75
$109,900
P90
$137,114
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now.
- Open live QA engineer listings in Plano
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare QA engineer opportunities in Plano, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 30 live roles tracked in this market.
- 22 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for QA Engineer in Plano
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
30 QA engineer openings across 22 employers establish the current Plano opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 10 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Citi is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 22 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 30 matches
Representative openings
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QA Engineer jobs in Plano: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many QA engineer jobs are open in Plano?
Metaintro tracks 30 live QA engineer openings from 22 employers in the Plano, TX area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for QA engineer jobs changing in Plano?
Openings rose 88%, from 16 in the prior 30 days to 30 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do QA engineer jobs in Plano pay?
The median posted salary is $107,120 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $70,000 to $109,900. Based on the 43% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most QA engineer openings in Plano?
Mid-level roles lead with 10 openings. Experience level is known for 77% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for QA engineer jobs in Plano?
Citi, JPMC, Conduent, and Global Financial Firm have the most open QA engineer roles here right now, out of 22 hiring employers.
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Related roles
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Level views
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Built for career movement
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Match
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Position
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Improve
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