QA Lead / Manager jobs in Montreal, Canada
QA Lead / Manager pay in Montreal centres on C$120k ($88k) at mid-level, from C$99k to C$150k. Montreal has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Montreal
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Montreal 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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QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Montreal
Gross annual pay in CAD. Montreal is 0.95× the Canada median (-5%), which is C$130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$76k | C$93k | C$110k | $68k | |
| Mid-level | C$99k | C$120k | C$150k | $88k | |
| Senior | C$130k | C$150k | C$190k | $110k | |
| Lead | C$160k | C$190k | C$230k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Montreal.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Montreal
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
Montreal 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 |
| 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 |
| Hamilton | C$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Québec City | C$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Montreal
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Montreal: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Montreal?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Montreal earns a median of C$120k a year ($88k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$99k to C$150k. Junior pay starts near C$93k, senior pay is C$150k and leads reach C$190k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Montreal?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Montreal 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 Montreal pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Montreal ranks 5th of 11 Canada cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.95x the national median (-5%). The national mid-level median is C$130k, so Montreal is below it. Against the US it is 20% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Montreal 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 Montreal?
Montreal 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 Montreal 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 Montreal starts at the higher of the city and national median.