QA Lead / Manager jobs in Los Angeles, United States
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Los Angeles earns a median of $120k a year ($120k gross). Los Angeles has about 3.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Los Angeles
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Los Angeles 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.
QA Manager, Live Operations
Quality Assurance Manager
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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 Los Angeles
Gross annual pay in USD. Los Angeles is 1.05× the United States median (+5%), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $73k | $89k | $110k | $89k | |
| Mid-level | $95k | $120k | $140k | $120k | |
| Senior | $120k | $150k | $180k | $150k | |
| Lead | $150k | $180k | $220k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Los Angeles.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Los Angeles: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Los Angeles?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Los Angeles earns a median of $120k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of $95k to $140k. Junior pay starts near $89k, senior pay is $150k and leads reach $180k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles pay compare with the rest of United States?
Los Angeles ranks 7th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so Los Angeles is above it. Against the US it is 9% above the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles starts at the higher of the city and national median.