QA Lead / Manager jobs in Baltimore, United States
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Baltimore earns a median of $98k a year ($98k gross). Baltimore has about 586,000 residents and is the 30th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Baltimore
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Baltimore today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Janitorial Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Test Automation Lead (Venezuela)
Software Test Analyst 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 Baltimore
Gross annual pay in USD. Baltimore is 0.89× the United States median (-11%), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $62k | $76k | $92k | $76k | |
| Mid-level | $80k | $98k | $120k | $98k | |
| Senior | $100k | $120k | $150k | $120k | |
| Lead | $130k | $160k | $190k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Baltimore.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Baltimore
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
Baltimore is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Baltimore: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Baltimore?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Baltimore earns a median of $98k a year ($98k), with a p10 to p90 range of $80k to $120k. Junior pay starts near $76k, senior pay is $120k and leads reach $160k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Baltimore?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Baltimore right now, 0 of them remote, and 121 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Baltimore pay compare with the rest of United States?
Baltimore ranks 37th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so Baltimore is below it. Against the US it is 11% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Baltimore is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore starts at the higher of the city and national median.