QA Lead / Manager jobs in Monterrey, Mexico
QA Lead / Manager pay in Monterrey centres on MX$820k ($46k) at mid-level, from MX$670k to MX$1M. Monterrey has about 1.1 million residents and is the 9th 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 Monterrey.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Monterrey
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Monterrey 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 Monterrey
Gross annual pay in MXN. Monterrey is 0.89× the Mexico median (-11%), which is MX$920k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$520k | MX$630k | MX$770k | $35k | |
| Mid-level | MX$670k | MX$820k | MX$1M | $46k | |
| Senior | MX$860k | MX$1M | MX$1.3M | $58k | |
| Lead | MX$1.1M | MX$1.3M | MX$1.6M | $73k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Monterrey.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Monterrey
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
Monterrey is on America/Monterrey. 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 |
| Guadalajara | MX$810k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Mérida | MX$830k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Monterrey
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Monterrey: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Monterrey?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Monterrey earns a median of MX$820k a year ($46k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$670k to MX$1M. Junior pay starts near MX$630k, senior pay is MX$1M and leads reach MX$1.3M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Monterrey?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Monterrey 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 Monterrey pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
Monterrey ranks 9th of 10 Mexico cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is MX$920k, so Monterrey is below it. Against the US it is 58% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Monterrey 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 Monterrey?
Monterrey is on America/Monterrey. 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 Monterrey 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 Monterrey starts at the higher of the city and national median.