QA Lead / Manager jobs in Boston, United States
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Boston earns a median of $120k a year ($120k gross). Boston has about 654,000 residents and is the 24th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles based here.
Open QA Lead / Manager roles in Boston
2 roles based in Boston, 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 Boston
Gross annual pay in USD. Boston is 1.08× the United States median (+8%), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $75k | $92k | $110k | $92k | |
| Mid-level | $97k | $120k | $140k | $120k | |
| Senior | $120k | $150k | $180k | $150k | |
| Lead | $150k | $190k | $230k | $190k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Boston.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Boston
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
Boston 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 Boston: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Boston?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Boston earns a median of $120k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of $97k to $140k. Junior pay starts near $92k, senior pay is $150k and leads reach $190k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Boston?
Yes: 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles are based in Boston 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 Boston pay compare with the rest of United States?
Boston ranks 5th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so Boston is above it. Against the US it is 9% above the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Boston 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 Boston?
Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston starts at the higher of the city and national median.