Manual QA Tester jobs in Melbourne, Australia
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Melbourne earns a median of A$88k a year ($59k gross). Melbourne has about 5.4 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Melbourne
2 roles based in Melbourne, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Workday Tester
Junior QA Tester
QA Tester
Senior QA Tester
Lead QA Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in Melbourne
Gross annual pay in AUD. Melbourne is 1.00× the Australia median (same), which is A$88k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$56k | A$68k | A$83k | $45k | |
| Mid-level | A$73k | A$88k | A$110k | $59k | |
| Senior | A$90k | A$110k | A$130k | $73k | |
| Lead | A$110k | A$130k | A$160k | $86k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Melbourne.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Melbourne
Exploratory, regression and acceptance testing on web and mobile products.
- Design and run test cases from requirements and tickets
- Run exploratory sessions and write reproducible bug reports
- Own regression passes before every release
- Verify fixes and close the loop with developers
- Keep test cases and test data current in the test-management tool
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
Manual QA Tester jobs in other Australia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A$94k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Brisbane | A$82k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Perth | A$82k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Adelaide | A$80k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Melbourne
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Melbourne · Manual QA Tester role guide · Hire a Manual QA Tester
Manual QA Tester jobs in Melbourne: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Melbourne?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Melbourne earns a median of A$88k a year ($59k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$73k to A$110k. Junior pay starts near A$68k, senior pay is A$110k and leads reach A$130k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Melbourne?
Yes: 2 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Melbourne right now, 0 of them remote, and 13 in Australia. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Melbourne pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Melbourne ranks 2nd of 5 Australia cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is A$88k, so Melbourne is at it. Against the US it is 28% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Melbourne ask for?
Exploratory, regression and acceptance testing on web and mobile products. Typical requirements: Test design, Bug reporting, API basics, SQL basics, Test management tools. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Postman, BrowserStack.
Can a Manual QA Tester work with US or European teams from Melbourne?
Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 55% of Manual QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Manual QA Tester job in Melbourne with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Melbourne starts at the higher of the city and national median.