QA Lead / Manager jobs in Manila, Philippines
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Manila earns a median of ₱1.1M a year ($19k gross). Manila has about 1.6 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 5 Philippines cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open QA Lead / Manager roles based here.
Open QA Lead / Manager roles in Manila
5 roles based in Manila, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Quality Assurance Lead
Quality Assurance Lead
Test Automation Lead
Data QA Lead
QA Lead
Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Manila
Gross annual pay in PHP. Manila is 1.06× the Philippines median (+6%), which is ₱1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱680k | ₱830k | ₱1M | $15k | |
| Mid-level | ₱880k | ₱1.1M | ₱1.3M | $19k | |
| Senior | ₱1.1M | ₱1.4M | ₱1.7M | $24k | |
| Lead | ₱1.4M | ₱1.7M | ₱2.1M | $30k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Manila.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Manila
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
Manila is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Philippines cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | ₱970k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Davao | ₱940k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱910k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Cebu | ₱950k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Manila
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Manila: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Manila?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Manila earns a median of ₱1.1M a year ($19k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱880k to ₱1.3M. Junior pay starts near ₱830k, senior pay is ₱1.4M and leads reach ₱1.7M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Manila?
Yes: 5 open QA Lead / Manager roles are based in Manila right now, 0 of them remote, and 18 in Philippines. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Manila pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Manila ranks 1st of 5 Philippines cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is ₱1M, so Manila is above it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Manila 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 Manila?
Manila is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Manila 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 Manila starts at the higher of the city and national median.