Manual QA Tester jobs in Bakersfield, United States
Manual QA Tester pay in Bakersfield centres on $72k at mid-level, from $59k to $88k. Bakersfield has about 374,000 residents and is the 47th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No Manual QA Tester listing is based here today; United States has 384, and remote roles can be done from Bakersfield.
Manual QA Tester roles near Bakersfield
No Manual QA Tester listing is based in Bakersfield today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Senior QA Tester
508 Tester
Software QA Specialist II
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 Bakersfield
Gross annual pay in USD. Bakersfield is 0.88× the United States median (-12%), which is $82k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $45k | $55k | $68k | $55k | |
| Mid-level | $59k | $72k | $88k | $72k | |
| Senior | $74k | $90k | $110k | $90k | |
| Lead | $87k | $110k | $130k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Bakersfield.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Bakersfield
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
Bakersfield is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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Manual QA Tester jobs in Bakersfield: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Bakersfield?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Bakersfield earns a median of $72k a year ($72k), with a p10 to p90 range of $59k to $88k. Junior pay starts near $55k, senior pay is $90k and leads reach $110k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Bakersfield?
No Manual QA Tester listing is based in Bakersfield today, but United States has 384 and Manual QA Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Bakersfield pay compare with the rest of United States?
Bakersfield ranks 43rd of 62 United States cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is $82k, so Bakersfield is below it. Against the US it is 12% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is on America/Los Angeles. 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield starts at the higher of the city and national median.