Manual QA Tester jobs in Vancouver, Canada
Manual QA Tester pay in Vancouver centres on C$98k ($72k) at mid-level, from C$81k to C$120k. Vancouver has about 662,000 residents and is the 7th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 4 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Vancouver
4 roles based in Vancouver, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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Senior QA Tester
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"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 Vancouver
Gross annual pay in CAD. Vancouver is 1.04× the Canada median (+4%), which is C$95k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$62k | C$76k | C$92k | $55k | |
| Mid-level | C$81k | C$98k | C$120k | $72k | |
| Senior | C$100k | C$120k | C$150k | $89k | |
| Lead | C$120k | C$140k | C$180k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Vancouver.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Vancouver
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
Vancouver is on America/Vancouver. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 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 |
| 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 |
| Hamilton | C$83k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Québec City | C$83k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Vancouver
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Vancouver · Manual QA Tester role guide · Hire a Manual QA Tester
Manual QA Tester jobs in Vancouver: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Vancouver?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Vancouver earns a median of C$98k a year ($72k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$81k to C$120k. Junior pay starts near C$76k, senior pay is C$120k and leads reach C$140k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Vancouver?
Yes: 4 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Vancouver 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 Vancouver pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Vancouver ranks 2nd of 11 Canada cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is C$95k, so Vancouver is above it. Against the US it is 12% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver is on America/Vancouver. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver starts at the higher of the city and national median.