QA Lead / Manager jobs in San Antonio, United States
QA Lead / Manager pay in San Antonio centres on $97k at mid-level, from $79k to $120k. San Antonio has about 1.5 million residents and is the 7th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near San Antonio
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in San Antonio 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.
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Quality Assurance Manager
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"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 San Antonio
Gross annual pay in USD. San Antonio 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 San Antonio.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in San Antonio
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
San Antonio 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.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other United States cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $130k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Los Angeles | $120k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Chicago | $110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Houston | $110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Phoenix | $110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Philadelphia | $100k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| San Diego | $110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Dallas | $110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in San Antonio
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in San Antonio: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in San Antonio?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in San Antonio 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 San Antonio pay compare with the rest of United States?
San Antonio ranks 56th 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 San Antonio is below it. Against the US it is 12% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio starts at the higher of the city and national median.