Manual QA Tester jobs in Chicago, United States
Mid-level Manual QA Testers in Chicago earn about $82k gross a year ($82k), with most offers between $67k and $100k. Chicago has about 2.7 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 7 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Chicago
7 roles based in Chicago, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Principal, Quality Assurance Architect
Manual Tester
Sr. Manager, IT Quality Assurance
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
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 Chicago
Gross annual pay in USD. Chicago is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $82k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $52k | $63k | $77k | $63k | |
| Mid-level | $67k | $82k | $100k | $82k | |
| Senior | $84k | $100k | $120k | $100k | |
| Lead | $98k | $120k | $150k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Chicago.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Chicago
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
Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
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Manual QA Tester jobs in Chicago: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Chicago?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Chicago earns a median of $82k a year ($82k), with a p10 to p90 range of $67k to $100k. Junior pay starts near $63k, senior pay is $100k and leads reach $120k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Chicago?
Yes: 7 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Chicago right now, 1 of them remote, and 384 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Chicago pay compare with the rest of United States?
Chicago ranks 13th of 62 United States cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $82k, so Chicago is at it.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Chicago 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 Chicago?
Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 55% of Manual QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Manual QA Tester job in Chicago 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 Chicago starts at the higher of the city and national median.