Time/week spent: 10h - 20h

As a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer, individuals typically spend between 10 to 20 hours per week on this side hustle. Initially, more time is required for learning and setting up automation frameworks, tools, and test scripts. This upfront investment can take around 2 weeks to start seeing profits. The time spent could involve tasks such as creating and executing test cases, debugging code, analyzing test results, and collaborating with developers. As one gains experience and establishes efficient processes, the time commitment may decrease. Online communities suggest that the workload can vary but generally remains consistent week to week once the foundation is laid.