QA Lead / Manager jobs in Chicago, United States
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Chicago earn about $110k gross a year ($110k), with most offers between $90k and $130k. Chicago has about 2.7 million residents and is the 3rd 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 Chicago
2 roles based in Chicago, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Quality Assurance Manager
Lead - Automation QA Lead - Infra & Application Resiliency
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 Chicago
Gross annual pay in USD. Chicago is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $70k | $85k | $100k | $85k | |
| Mid-level | $90k | $110k | $130k | $110k | |
| Senior | $110k | $140k | $170k | $140k | |
| Lead | $140k | $180k | $210k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Chicago.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Chicago
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
Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Chicago: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Chicago?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Chicago earns a median of $110k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of $90k to $130k. Junior pay starts near $85k, senior pay is $140k and leads reach $180k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Chicago?
Yes: 2 open QA Lead / Manager roles are based in Chicago 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 Chicago pay compare with the rest of United States?
Chicago ranks 13th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so Chicago is at it.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Chicago 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 Chicago?
Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Chicago 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 Chicago starts at the higher of the city and national median.