Manual QA Tester jobs in Columbus, United States
Manual QA Tester pay in Columbus centres on $78k at mid-level, from $64k to $95k. Columbus has about 913,000 residents and is the 14th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Columbus
2 roles based in Columbus, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior QA Tester
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Senior QA Tester
Lead QA Tester
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Manual QA Tester pay by level in Columbus
Gross annual pay in USD. Columbus is 0.95× the United States median (-5%), which is $82k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $49k | $60k | $73k | $60k | |
| Mid-level | $64k | $78k | $95k | $78k | |
| Senior | $79k | $97k | $120k | $97k | |
| Lead | $93k | $110k | $140k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Columbus.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Columbus
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
Columbus is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
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Manual QA Tester jobs in Columbus: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Columbus?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Columbus earns a median of $78k a year ($78k), with a p10 to p90 range of $64k to $95k. Junior pay starts near $60k, senior pay is $97k and leads reach $110k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Columbus?
Yes: 2 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Columbus right now, 2 of them remote, and 384 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Columbus pay compare with the rest of United States?
Columbus ranks 18th of 62 United States cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 0.95x the national median (-5%). The national mid-level median is $82k, so Columbus is below it. Against the US it is 5% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Columbus 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 Columbus?
Columbus is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 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 Columbus 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 Columbus starts at the higher of the city and national median.