Manual QA Tester jobs in Hamilton, Canada
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Hamilton earns a median of C$83k a year ($61k gross). Hamilton has about 569,000 residents and is the 8th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Hamilton
2 roles based in Hamilton, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software Engineer, Test
Senior Software Engineer, Test
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 Hamilton
Gross annual pay in CAD. Hamilton is 0.88× the Canada median (-12%), which is C$95k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$53k | C$64k | C$78k | $47k | |
| Mid-level | C$68k | C$83k | C$100k | $61k | |
| Senior | C$85k | C$100k | C$130k | $76k | |
| Lead | C$100k | C$120k | C$150k | $89k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Hamilton.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Hamilton
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
Hamilton is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 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 |
| Calgary | C$91k | 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 |
| Québec City | C$83k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Hamilton
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Manual QA Tester jobs in Hamilton: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Hamilton?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Hamilton earns a median of C$83k a year ($61k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$68k to C$100k. Junior pay starts near C$64k, senior pay is C$100k and leads reach C$120k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Hamilton?
Yes: 2 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Hamilton right now, 0 of them remote, and 195 in Canada. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Hamilton pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Hamilton ranks 10th of 11 Canada cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is C$95k, so Hamilton is below it. Against the US it is 26% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 55% of Manual QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Manual QA Tester job in Hamilton 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 Hamilton starts at the higher of the city and national median.