QA Lead / Manager jobs in San Diego, United States
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in San Diego earns a median of $110k a year ($110k gross). San Diego has about 1.4 million residents and is the 8th 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 San Diego.
QA Lead / Manager roles near San Diego
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in San Diego 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 San Diego
Gross annual pay in USD. San Diego is 1.03× the United States median (+3%), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $72k | $88k | $110k | $88k | |
| Mid-level | $93k | $110k | $140k | $110k | |
| Senior | $120k | $140k | $180k | $140k | |
| Lead | $150k | $180k | $220k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for San Diego.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in San Diego
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 Diego 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 San Diego: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in San Diego?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in San Diego earns a median of $110k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of $93k to $140k. Junior pay starts near $88k, senior pay is $140k and leads reach $180k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in San Diego?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in San Diego 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 San Diego pay compare with the rest of United States?
San Diego ranks 8th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.03x the national median (+3%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so San Diego is above it.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in San Diego 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 Diego?
San Diego 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 San Diego 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 Diego starts at the higher of the city and national median.