Frequently asked questions about QA Lead/Manager salaries
The average salary for QA Lead/Manager is $206,746 per year or $99 per hour, with top earners making up to $318,832 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $166,381 (25th percentile) to $260,639 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 48 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by QA Lead/Manager employees.
The highest salary for QA Lead/Manager is $260,639 per year, $21,720 per month or $125 per hour.
The lowest salary for QA Lead/Manager is $166,381 per year, $13,865 per month or $80 per hour.
The salary trajectory of QA Lead/Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $85,186 per year (estimate) and goes up to $262,705 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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How much does Lead Qa Manager make?
Total pay range
$166K - $261K/yr
$207K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$129K - $191K/yrBase pay
$38K - $70K/yrAdditional pay
Recent salaries shared by Lead Qa Manager
33 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
QA Lead/Manager
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15+ years
$121K/yr
($121K • $0)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Oct 9, 2025
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
QA Lead/Manager
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4-6 years
$115K/yr
($115K • $0)
Missoula, MT
submitted on Nov 25, 2024
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
QA Lead/Manager
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7-9 years
$93K - $107K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Nov 1, 2024
$93K - $107K/yr
QA Lead/Manager
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7-9 years
$120K - $140K/yr
Dallas, TX
submitted on Aug 23, 2024
$120K - $140K/yr
QA Lead/Manager
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1-3 years
$84K - $97K/yr
Florida City, FL
submitted on Jun 4, 2024
$84K - $97K/yr
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