QA Lead / Manager jobs in Hamilton, Canada
QA Lead / Manager pay in Hamilton centres on C$110k ($82k) at mid-level, from C$92k to C$140k. Hamilton has about 569,000 residents and is the 8th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Canada has 17, and remote roles can be done from Hamilton.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Hamilton
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Hamilton today, so these are the nearest in Canada, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"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 Hamilton
Gross annual pay in CAD. Hamilton is 0.88× the Canada median (-12%), which is C$130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$71k | C$86k | C$110k | $63k | |
| Mid-level | C$92k | C$110k | C$140k | $82k | |
| Senior | C$120k | C$140k | C$170k | $100k | |
| Lead | C$150k | C$180k | C$220k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Hamilton.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Hamilton
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
Hamilton is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 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 |
| Calgary | 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 |
| Québec City | C$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Hamilton
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Hamilton: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Hamilton?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Hamilton earns a median of C$110k a year ($82k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$92k to C$140k. Junior pay starts near C$86k, senior pay is C$140k and leads reach C$180k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Hamilton?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Hamilton today, but Canada has 17 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 Hamilton pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Hamilton ranks 10th of 11 Canada cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is C$130k, so Hamilton is below it. Against the US it is 25% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton starts at the higher of the city and national median.