Manual QA Tester jobs in Manila, Philippines
Mid-level Manual QA Testers in Manila earn about ₱800k gross a year ($14k), with most offers between ₱650k and ₱970k. Manila has about 1.6 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 5 Philippines cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Manila
5 roles based in Manila, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
IT.Quality Assurance Analyst
IT.Quality Assurance Analyst
Jr App Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist
IT QA Specialist
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 Manila
Gross annual pay in PHP. Manila is 1.06× the Philippines median (+6%), which is ₱750k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱500k | ₱610k | ₱750k | $11k | |
| Mid-level | ₱650k | ₱800k | ₱970k | $14k | |
| Senior | ₱810k | ₱990k | ₱1.2M | $17k | |
| Lead | ₱960k | ₱1.2M | ₱1.4M | $20k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Manila.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Manila
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
Manila is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
Manual QA Tester jobs in other Philippines cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | ₱720k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Davao | ₱700k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱680k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Cebu | ₱710k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Manila
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Manila · Manual QA Tester role guide · Hire a Manual QA Tester
Manual QA Tester jobs in Manila: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Manila?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Manila earns a median of ₱800k a year ($14k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱650k to ₱970k. Junior pay starts near ₱610k, senior pay is ₱990k and leads reach ₱1.2M.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Manila?
Yes: 5 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Manila right now, 1 of them remote, and 50 in Philippines. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Manila pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Manila ranks 1st of 5 Philippines cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is ₱750k, so Manila is above it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Manila 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 Manila?
Manila is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 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 Manila 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 Manila starts at the higher of the city and national median.