QA Lead / Manager jobs in Tijuana, Mexico
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Tijuana earns a median of MX$860k a year ($48k gross). Tijuana has about 1.9 million residents and is the 2nd 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 Tijuana.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Tijuana
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Tijuana 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 Tijuana
Gross annual pay in MXN. Tijuana is 0.93× the Mexico median (-7%), which is MX$920k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$540k | MX$660k | MX$810k | $37k | |
| Mid-level | MX$700k | MX$860k | MX$1M | $48k | |
| Senior | MX$900k | MX$1.1M | MX$1.3M | $61k | |
| Lead | MX$1.1M | MX$1.4M | MX$1.7M | $76k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Tijuana.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Tijuana
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
Tijuana is on America/Tijuana. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 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 |
| 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 |
| Monterrey | MX$820k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Tijuana
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Tijuana: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Tijuana?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Tijuana earns a median of MX$860k a year ($48k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$700k to MX$1M. Junior pay starts near MX$660k, senior pay is MX$1.1M and leads reach MX$1.4M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Tijuana?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Tijuana 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 Tijuana pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
Tijuana ranks 6th of 10 Mexico cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is MX$920k, so Tijuana is below it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Tijuana 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 Tijuana?
Tijuana is on America/Tijuana. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 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 Tijuana 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 Tijuana starts at the higher of the city and national median.