QA Lead / Manager jobs in Visakhapatnam, India
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Visakhapatnam earns a median of ₹1.6M a year ($19k gross). Visakhapatnam has about 1.1 million residents and is the 35th largest of the 45 India cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; India has 67, and remote roles can be done from Visakhapatnam.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Visakhapatnam
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Visakhapatnam today, so these are the nearest in India, 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 Visakhapatnam
Gross annual pay in INR. Visakhapatnam is 0.90× the India median (-10%), which is ₹1.7M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹980k | ₹1.2M | ₹1.5M | $14k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.3M | ₹1.6M | ₹1.9M | $19k | |
| Senior | ₹1.6M | ₹2M | ₹2.4M | $24k | |
| Lead | ₹2M | ₹2.5M | ₹3M | $30k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Visakhapatnam.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Visakhapatnam
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
Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Visakhapatnam?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Visakhapatnam earns a median of ₹1.6M 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 ₹2.5M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Visakhapatnam?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Visakhapatnam today, but India has 67 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 Visakhapatnam pay compare with the rest of India?
Visakhapatnam ranks 43rd of 45 India cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is ₹1.7M, so Visakhapatnam is below it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam starts at the higher of the city and national median.