QA Lead / Manager jobs in Guadalajara, Mexico
QA Lead / Manager pay in Guadalajara centres on MX$810k ($45k) at mid-level, from MX$670k to MX$990k. Guadalajara has about 1.4 million residents and is the 7th largest of the 10 Mexico cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Mexico has 2, and remote roles can be done from Guadalajara.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Guadalajara
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Guadalajara today, so these are the nearest in Mexico, 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 Guadalajara
Gross annual pay in MXN. Guadalajara is 0.88× the Mexico median (-12%), which is MX$920k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$510k | MX$630k | MX$770k | $35k | |
| Mid-level | MX$670k | MX$810k | MX$990k | $45k | |
| Senior | MX$850k | MX$1M | MX$1.3M | $57k | |
| Lead | MX$1.1M | MX$1.3M | MX$1.6M | $72k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Guadalajara.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Guadalajara
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
Guadalajara is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Mexico cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | MX$1M | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Tijuana | MX$860k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Puebla | MX$860k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Querétaro | MX$860k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| León | MX$860k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Ciudad Juárez | MX$860k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Mérida | MX$830k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Monterrey | MX$820k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Guadalajara
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Guadalajara: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Guadalajara?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Guadalajara earns a median of MX$810k a year ($45k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$670k to MX$990k. Junior pay starts near MX$630k, senior pay is MX$1M and leads reach MX$1.3M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Guadalajara?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Guadalajara today, but Mexico has 2 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 Guadalajara pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
Guadalajara ranks 10th of 10 Mexico cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is MX$920k, so Guadalajara is below it. Against the US it is 59% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara?
Guadalajara is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara starts at the higher of the city and national median.