QA Lead / Manager jobs in Pune, India
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Pune earns a median of ₹1.7M a year ($21k gross). Pune has about 3.1 million residents and is the 9th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 9 open QA Lead / Manager roles based here.
Open QA Lead / Manager roles in Pune
9 roles based in Pune, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Lead
Senior QA Technical Lead - Playwright
Quality Assurance Lead (Vice President)
QA Technical Lead
QA Lead
Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
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QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Pune
Gross annual pay in INR. Pune is 1.00× the India median (same), which is ₹1.7M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.1M | ₹1.3M | ₹1.6M | $16k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.4M | ₹1.7M | ₹2.1M | $21k | |
| Senior | ₹1.8M | ₹2.2M | ₹2.7M | $26k | |
| Lead | ₹2.3M | ₹2.7M | ₹3.3M | $33k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Pune.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Pune
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
Pune 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 |
| Chennai | ₹1.5M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹1.7M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Surat | ₹1.7M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Pune: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Pune?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Pune earns a median of ₹1.7M a year ($21k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.4M to ₹2.1M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.3M, senior pay is ₹2.2M and leads reach ₹2.7M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Pune?
Yes: 9 open QA Lead / Manager roles are based in Pune 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 Pune pay compare with the rest of India?
Pune ranks 5th of 45 India cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is ₹1.7M, so Pune is at it. Against the US it is 81% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Pune 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 Pune?
Pune 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 Pune 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 Pune starts at the higher of the city and national median.