QA Lead / Manager jobs in Indianapolis, United States
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Indianapolis earn about $100k gross a year ($100k), with most offers between $82k and $120k. Indianapolis has about 888,000 residents and is the 16th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Indianapolis
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Indianapolis 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.
Software Test Analyst Lead
Quality Assurance Manager
Test Automation Lead (Venezuela)
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 Indianapolis
Gross annual pay in USD. Indianapolis is 0.91× the United States median (-9%), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $63k | $77k | $94k | $77k | |
| Mid-level | $82k | $100k | $120k | $100k | |
| Senior | $100k | $130k | $160k | $130k | |
| Lead | $130k | $160k | $190k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Indianapolis.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Indianapolis
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
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Indianapolis?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Indianapolis earns a median of $100k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of $82k to $120k. Junior pay starts near $77k, senior pay is $130k and leads reach $160k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Indianapolis?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis pay compare with the rest of United States?
Indianapolis ranks 29th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.91x the national median (-9%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so Indianapolis is below it. Against the US it is 9% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis starts at the higher of the city and national median.