QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cali, Colombia
QA Lead / Manager pay in Cali centres on COP 170M ($41k) at mid-level, from COP 140M to COP 200M. Cali has about 2.4 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Colombia cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Colombia has 0, and remote roles can be done from Cali.
QA Lead / Manager openings we fill in Cali
The four levels PassRidge places in Cali. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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 Cali
Gross annual pay in COP. Cali is 0.93× the Colombia median (-7%), which is COP 180M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 100M | COP 130M | COP 160M | $32k | |
| Mid-level | COP 140M | COP 170M | COP 200M | $41k | |
| Senior | COP 170M | COP 210M | COP 260M | $53k | |
| Lead | COP 220M | COP 260M | COP 320M | $66k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Cali.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Cali
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
Cali is on America/Bogota. 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 Colombia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | COP 190M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Medellín | COP 160M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Barranquilla | COP 160M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Cartagena | COP 160M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Cali
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Cali · QA Lead / Manager role guide · Hire a QA Lead / Manager
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cali: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Cali?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Cali earns a median of COP 170M a year ($41k), with a p10 to p90 range of COP 140M to COP 200M. Junior pay starts near COP 130M, senior pay is COP 210M and leads reach COP 260M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cali?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Cali today, but Colombia has 0 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 Cali pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Cali ranks 2nd of 5 Colombia cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is COP 180M, so Cali is below it. Against the US it is 63% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cali 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 Cali?
Cali is on America/Bogota. 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 Cali 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 Cali starts at the higher of the city and national median.