QA Lead / Manager jobs in Chennai, India
QA Lead / Manager pay in Chennai centres on ₹1.5M ($19k) at mid-level, from ₹1.3M to ₹1.9M. Chennai has about 4.7 million residents and is the 6th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles based here.
Open QA Lead / Manager roles in Chennai
2 roles based in Chennai, 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 Chennai
Gross annual pay in INR. Chennai is 0.89× the India median (-11%), which is ₹1.7M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹970k | ₹1.2M | ₹1.4M | $14k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.3M | ₹1.5M | ₹1.9M | $19k | |
| Senior | ₹1.6M | ₹2M | ₹2.4M | $24k | |
| Lead | ₹2M | ₹2.4M | ₹3M | $29k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Chennai.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Chennai
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
Chennai is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other India cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹1.8M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹1.8M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹1.8M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹1.8M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹1.7M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹1.7M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Surat | ₹1.7M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Pune | ₹1.7M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Chennai: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Chennai?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Chennai earns a median of ₹1.5M a year ($19k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.3M to ₹1.9M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.2M, senior pay is ₹2M and leads reach ₹2.4M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Chennai?
Yes: 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles are based in Chennai right now, 0 of them remote, and 67 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Chennai pay compare with the rest of India?
Chennai ranks 44th of 45 India cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is ₹1.7M, so Chennai is below it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Chennai 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 Chennai?
Chennai is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Chennai 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 Chennai starts at the higher of the city and national median.