QA Lead / Manager jobs in Calgary, Canada
QA Lead / Manager pay in Calgary centres on C$120k ($89k) at mid-level, from C$100k to C$150k. Calgary has about 1.3 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles based here.
Open QA Lead / Manager roles in Calgary
2 roles based in Calgary, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Factory Test Automation Lead
Automation QA Engineer (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 Calgary
Gross annual pay in CAD. Calgary is 0.96× the Canada median (-4%), which is C$130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$77k | C$94k | C$110k | $69k | |
| Mid-level | C$100k | C$120k | C$150k | $89k | |
| Senior | C$130k | C$160k | C$190k | $110k | |
| Lead | C$160k | C$190k | C$240k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Calgary.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Calgary
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
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Canada cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | C$130k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Montreal | C$120k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Ottawa | C$120k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Edmonton | C$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Winnipeg | C$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Vancouver | C$130k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Hamilton | C$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Québec City | C$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Calgary
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Calgary: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Calgary?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Calgary earns a median of C$120k a year ($89k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$100k to C$150k. Junior pay starts near C$94k, senior pay is C$160k and leads reach C$190k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Calgary?
Yes: 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles are based in Calgary right now, 0 of them remote, and 17 in Canada. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Calgary pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Calgary ranks 4th of 11 Canada cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is C$130k, so Calgary is below it. Against the US it is 19% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Calgary 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 Calgary?
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 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 Calgary 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 Calgary starts at the higher of the city and national median.