QA Lead / Manager jobs in Adelaide, Australia
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Adelaide earns a median of A$110k a year ($71k gross). Adelaide has about 1.5 million residents and is the 5th largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Australia has 10, and remote roles can be done from Adelaide.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Adelaide
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Adelaide today, so these are the nearest in Australia, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior Performance Tester / Performance Test Lead
Test Automation Lead
Technical Test Lead | Automated Testing | Test automation framework design | Playwright
QA Lead
QA Lead
Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Adelaide
Gross annual pay in AUD. Adelaide is 0.90× the Australia median (-10%), which is A$120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$68k | A$83k | A$100k | $55k | |
| Mid-level | A$88k | A$110k | A$130k | $71k | |
| Senior | A$110k | A$140k | A$170k | $91k | |
| Lead | A$140k | A$170k | A$210k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Adelaide.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Adelaide
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Adelaide is on Australia/Adelaide. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Australia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A$130k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Melbourne | A$120k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Brisbane | A$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Perth | A$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Adelaide
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Adelaide: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Adelaide?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Adelaide earns a median of A$110k a year ($71k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$88k to A$130k. Junior pay starts near A$83k, senior pay is A$140k and leads reach A$170k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Adelaide?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Adelaide today, but Australia has 10 and QA Lead / Manager 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 Adelaide pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Adelaide ranks 5th of 5 Australia cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is A$120k, so Adelaide is below it. Against the US it is 35% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Adelaide ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager work with US or European teams from Adelaide?
Adelaide is on Australia/Adelaide. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Adelaide 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 Adelaide starts at the higher of the city and national median.