QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cartagena, Colombia
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Cartagena earn about COP 160M gross a year ($40k), with most offers between COP 130M and COP 200M. Cartagena has about 915,000 residents and is the 5th 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 Cartagena.
QA Lead / Manager openings we fill in Cartagena
The four levels PassRidge places in Cartagena. 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 Cartagena
Gross annual pay in COP. Cartagena is 0.90× the Colombia median (-10%), which is COP 180M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 100M | COP 120M | COP 150M | $31k | |
| Mid-level | COP 130M | COP 160M | COP 200M | $40k | |
| Senior | COP 170M | COP 200M | COP 250M | $51k | |
| Lead | COP 210M | COP 250M | COP 310M | $64k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Cartagena.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Cartagena
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
Cartagena 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 |
| Cali | COP 170M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Medellín | COP 160M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Barranquilla | COP 160M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Cartagena
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cartagena: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Cartagena?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Cartagena earns a median of COP 160M a year ($40k), with a p10 to p90 range of COP 130M to COP 200M. Junior pay starts near COP 120M, senior pay is COP 200M and leads reach COP 250M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cartagena?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Cartagena 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 Cartagena pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Cartagena ranks 4th of 5 Colombia cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is COP 180M, so Cartagena is below it. Against the US it is 64% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cartagena 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 Cartagena?
Cartagena 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 Cartagena 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 Cartagena starts at the higher of the city and national median.