QA Lead / Manager jobs in Detroit, United States
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Detroit earns a median of $110k a year ($110k gross). Detroit has about 646,000 residents and is the 26th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; United States has 121, and remote roles can be done from Detroit.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Detroit
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Detroit 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.
Quality Assurance Manager
Test Automation Lead (Venezuela)
Software Test Analyst Lead
Software Quality Assurance 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 Detroit
Gross annual pay in USD. Detroit is 0.96× the United States median (-4%), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $67k | $82k | $100k | $82k | |
| Mid-level | $87k | $110k | $130k | $110k | |
| Senior | $110k | $130k | $160k | $130k | |
| Lead | $140k | $170k | $200k | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Detroit.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Detroit
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
Detroit 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 Detroit: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Detroit?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Detroit earns a median of $110k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of $87k to $130k. Junior pay starts near $82k, senior pay is $130k and leads reach $170k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Detroit?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Detroit today, but United States has 121 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 Detroit pay compare with the rest of United States?
Detroit ranks 16th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so Detroit is below it.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Detroit 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 Detroit?
Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit starts at the higher of the city and national median.