Manual QA Tester jobs in Washington DC, United States
Manual QA Tester pay in Washington DC centres on $87k at mid-level, from $71k to $110k. Washington DC has about 690,000 residents and is the 20th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 14 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Washington DC
14 roles based in Washington DC, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software QA Specialist II
Software QA Specialist II
IT Tester - Level IV
Quality Assurance Inspector (Night Shift) - Federal Sector
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 Washington DC
Gross annual pay in USD. Washington DC is 1.06× the United States median (+6%), which is $82k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $55k | $67k | $81k | $67k | |
| Mid-level | $71k | $87k | $110k | $87k | |
| Senior | $89k | $110k | $130k | $110k | |
| Lead | $100k | $130k | $160k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Washington DC.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Washington DC
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
Washington DC 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 Washington DC: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Washington DC?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Washington DC earns a median of $87k a year ($87k), with a p10 to p90 range of $71k to $110k. Junior pay starts near $67k, senior pay is $110k and leads reach $130k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Washington DC?
Yes: 14 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Washington DC 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 Washington DC pay compare with the rest of United States?
Washington DC ranks 6th of 62 United States cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is $82k, so Washington DC is above it. Against the US it is 6% above the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Washington DC 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 Washington DC?
Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC starts at the higher of the city and national median.