QA Lead / Manager jobs in Memphis, United States
QA Lead / Manager pay in Memphis centres on $97k at mid-level, from $79k to $120k. Memphis has about 633,000 residents and is the 28th 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 Memphis.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Memphis
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Memphis 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 Memphis
Gross annual pay in USD. Memphis is 0.88× the United States median (-12%), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $61k | $75k | $91k | $75k | |
| Mid-level | $79k | $97k | $120k | $97k | |
| Senior | $100k | $120k | $150k | $120k | |
| Lead | $130k | $150k | $190k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Memphis.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Memphis
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
Memphis 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 Memphis: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Memphis?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Memphis earns a median of $97k a year ($97k), with a p10 to p90 range of $79k to $120k. Junior pay starts near $75k, senior pay is $120k and leads reach $150k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Memphis?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Memphis 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 Memphis pay compare with the rest of United States?
Memphis ranks 52nd of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so Memphis is below it. Against the US it is 12% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Memphis 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 Memphis?
Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis starts at the higher of the city and national median.