Manual QA Tester jobs in Ottawa, Canada
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Ottawa earns a median of C$92k a year ($67k gross). Ottawa has about 1 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Ottawa
5 roles based in Ottawa, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Development Tester
Intermediate Analyst, IT Quality Assurance, Agora CRM Project
Polish QA Proofreader
Quality Assurance Routing & Switching Intern (Winter 2027)
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 Ottawa
Gross annual pay in CAD. Ottawa is 0.97× the Canada median (-3%), which is C$95k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$58k | C$71k | C$86k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | C$75k | C$92k | C$110k | $67k | |
| Senior | C$94k | C$110k | C$140k | $83k | |
| Lead | C$110k | C$130k | C$160k | $98k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Ottawa.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Ottawa
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
Ottawa 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 |
| 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 Ottawa
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Ottawa · Manual QA Tester role guide · Hire a Manual QA Tester
Manual QA Tester jobs in Ottawa: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Ottawa?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Ottawa earns a median of C$92k a year ($67k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$75k to C$110k. Junior pay starts near C$71k, senior pay is C$110k and leads reach C$130k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Ottawa?
Yes: 5 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Ottawa 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 Ottawa pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Ottawa ranks 3rd of 11 Canada cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is C$95k, so Ottawa is below it. Against the US it is 18% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa starts at the higher of the city and national median.