QA Lead / Manager jobs in Perth, Australia
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Perth earn about A$110k gross a year ($74k), with most offers between A$90k and A$130k. Perth has about 2.4 million residents and is the 4th 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 Perth.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Perth
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Perth 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 Perth
Gross annual pay in AUD. Perth is 0.93× the Australia median (-7%), which is A$120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$70k | A$85k | A$100k | $57k | |
| Mid-level | A$90k | A$110k | A$130k | $74k | |
| Senior | A$120k | A$140k | A$170k | $94k | |
| Lead | A$140k | A$180k | A$210k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Perth.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Perth
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
Perth is on Australia/Perth. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 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 |
| Adelaide | A$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Perth
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Perth · QA Lead / Manager role guide · Hire a QA Lead / Manager
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Perth: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Perth?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Perth earns a median of A$110k a year ($74k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$90k to A$130k. Junior pay starts near A$85k, senior pay is A$140k and leads reach A$180k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Perth?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Perth 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 Perth pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Perth ranks 4th of 5 Australia cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is A$120k, so Perth is below it. Against the US it is 33% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Perth 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 Perth?
Perth is on Australia/Perth. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Perth 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 Perth starts at the higher of the city and national median.