test automation frameworks (e.g. selenium, cypress, playwright) developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for test automation frameworks (e.g. selenium, cypress, playwright), how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring test automation frameworks (e.g. selenium, cypress, playwright) pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$127,500 a year, with most postings between US$121,250 and US$130,000.
That's about 4% less than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$121,250 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$127,500 |
| 75th percentile | US$130,000 |
Advertised base salary, from 7 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for test automation frameworks (e.g. selenium, cypress, playwright) in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 11 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3 | US$127,500 |
| June 2026 | 5 | US$127,500 |
| July 2026 | 11 | US$127,500 |
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