QA Lead / Manager jobs in Winnipeg, Canada
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Winnipeg earn about C$110k gross a year ($83k), with most offers between C$94k and C$140k. Winnipeg has about 750,000 residents and is the 6th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles based here.
Open QA Lead / Manager roles in Winnipeg
2 roles based in Winnipeg, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Business Systems - Test Automation Lead
Quality Assurance Manager
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 Winnipeg
Gross annual pay in CAD. Winnipeg is 0.90× the Canada median (-10%), which is C$130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$72k | C$88k | C$110k | $64k | |
| Mid-level | C$94k | C$110k | C$140k | $83k | |
| Senior | C$120k | C$150k | C$180k | $110k | |
| Lead | C$150k | C$180k | C$220k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Winnipeg.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Winnipeg
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
Winnipeg is on America/Winnipeg. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 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 |
| 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 Winnipeg
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Winnipeg: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Winnipeg?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Winnipeg earns a median of C$110k a year ($83k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$94k to C$140k. Junior pay starts near C$88k, senior pay is C$150k and leads reach C$180k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Winnipeg?
Yes: 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles are based in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Winnipeg ranks 8th of 11 Canada cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is C$130k, so Winnipeg is below it. Against the US it is 25% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg?
Winnipeg is on America/Winnipeg. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg starts at the higher of the city and national median.