Manual QA Tester jobs in United States
384 open Manual QA Tester roles in United States. A mid-level Manual QA Tester in United States earns a median of $82k a year ($82k), from $67k to $100k. Pick a city for local pay, openings and time-zone overlap.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in United States
Quality Assurance Analyst
Senior QA Tester
508 Tester
Software QA Specialist II
Manual QA Tester pay by level in United States
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $52k | $63k | $77k | |
| Mid-level | $67k | $82k | $100k | |
| Senior | $84k | $100k | $120k | |
| Lead | $98k | $120k | $150k |
Manual QA Tester jobs by city in United States
Mid-level median per city: the national median times the city pay factor. Sorted by pay.
| City | Pay factor | Mid-level median | USD | Open roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 1.22× | $100k | $100k | 2 |
| San Jose | 1.20× | $98k | $98k | 12 |
| New York | 1.15× | $94k | $94k | 9 |
| Seattle | 1.15× | $94k | $94k | 4 |
| Boston | 1.08× | $89k | $89k | 7 |
| Washington DC | 1.06× | $87k | $87k | 14 |
| Los Angeles | 1.05× | $86k | $86k | 4 |
| San Diego | 1.03× | $84k | $84k | 2 |
| Austin | 1.02× | $84k | $84k | 2 |
| Denver | 1.02× | $84k | $84k | 2 |
| Dallas | 1.01× | $83k | $83k | 1 |
| Boulder | 1.00× | $82k | $82k | 1 |
| Chicago | 1.00× | $82k | $82k | 7 |
| Atlanta | 0.99× | $81k | $81k | 8 |
| Houston | 0.97× | $80k | $80k | 2 |
| Detroit | 0.96× | $79k | $79k | 0 |
| Phoenix | 0.96× | $79k | $79k | 2 |
| Columbus | 0.95× | $78k | $78k | 2 |
| Nashville | 0.95× | $78k | $78k | 0 |
| Raleigh | 0.95× | $78k | $78k | 3 |
| Charlotte | 0.94× | $77k | $77k | 2 |
| Minneapolis | 0.94× | $77k | $77k | 2 |
| Philadelphia | 0.94× | $77k | $77k | 0 |
| Pittsburgh | 0.94× | $77k | $77k | 3 |
| Portland | 0.94× | $77k | $77k | 2 |
| Miami | 0.93× | $76k | $76k | 1 |
| Salt Lake City | 0.93× | $76k | $76k | 2 |
| Ann Arbor | 0.91× | $75k | $75k | 1 |
| Indianapolis | 0.91× | $75k | $75k | 2 |
| Jacksonville | 0.91× | $75k | $75k | 2 |
| Orlando | 0.91× | $75k | $75k | 1 |
| Cincinnati | 0.90× | $74k | $74k | 3 |
| Fort Worth | 0.90× | $74k | $74k | 0 |
| Kansas City | 0.90× | $74k | $74k | 0 |
| Las Vegas | 0.90× | $74k | $74k | 1 |
| St. Louis | 0.90× | $74k | $74k | 0 |
| Baltimore | 0.89× | $73k | $73k | 0 |
| Madison | 0.89× | $73k | $73k | 0 |
| Oklahoma City | 0.89× | $73k | $73k | 1 |
| Richmond | 0.89× | $73k | $73k | 0 |
| Tampa | 0.89× | $73k | $73k | 1 |
| Albuquerque | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 1 |
| Bakersfield | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Cleveland | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Colorado Springs | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 2 |
| Corpus Christi | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| El Paso | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Fresno | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Honolulu | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Lexington | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 1 |
| Louisville | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 1 |
| Memphis | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Milwaukee | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 1 |
| New Orleans | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Sacramento | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| San Antonio | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Stockton | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Tucson | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 1 |
| Tulsa | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Virginia Beach | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Wichita | 0.88× | $72k | $72k | 0 |
| Omaha | 0.87× | $71k | $71k | 0 |
Manual QA Tester jobs in United States: FAQ
How many Manual QA Tester jobs are open in United States?
PassRidge lists 384 open Manual QA Tester roles in United States today (381 from real postings) out of 1166 QA listings in total. Roles open to remote candidates are counted too.
What is the Manual QA Tester salary in United States?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in United States earns a median of $82k a year ($82k), with a p10 to p90 range of $67k to $100k. Juniors start near $63k, leads reach $120k.
Which United States city pays Manual QA Testers the most?
San Francisco pays most, about $100k mid-level, at 1.22x the national median. Omaha is at the low end with about $71k.
Can I work remotely as a Manual QA Tester from United States?
Yes, 55% of Manual QA Tester roles in our feed are remote-friendly. Remote pay follows the employer's band, which is often above the local median. Time-zone overlap with US East is shown on each city page.