Manual QA Tester jobs in Calgary, Canada
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Calgary earns a median of C$91k a year ($66k gross). Calgary has about 1.3 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Calgary
5 roles based in Calgary, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Quality Assurance Analyst
Software Developer Intern (Quality Assurance)
Lead QA Developer
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 Calgary
Gross annual pay in CAD. Calgary is 0.96× the Canada median (-4%), which is C$95k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$57k | C$70k | C$85k | $51k | |
| Mid-level | C$75k | C$91k | C$110k | $66k | |
| Senior | C$93k | C$110k | C$140k | $83k | |
| Lead | C$110k | C$130k | C$160k | $97k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Calgary.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Calgary
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
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
Manual QA Tester jobs in other Canada cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | C$100k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Montreal | C$90k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Ottawa | C$92k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Edmonton | C$85k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Winnipeg | C$85k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Vancouver | C$98k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Hamilton | C$83k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Québec City | C$83k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Calgary
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Calgary · Manual QA Tester role guide · Hire a Manual QA Tester
Manual QA Tester jobs in Calgary: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Calgary?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Calgary earns a median of C$91k a year ($66k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$75k to C$110k. Junior pay starts near C$70k, senior pay is C$110k and leads reach C$130k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Calgary?
Yes: 5 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Calgary right now, 1 of them remote, and 195 in Canada. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Calgary pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Calgary ranks 4th of 11 Canada cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is C$95k, so Calgary is below it. Against the US it is 20% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Calgary 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 Calgary?
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 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 Calgary 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 Calgary starts at the higher of the city and national median.