QA Lead / Manager jobs in Tampa, United States
QA Lead / Manager pay in Tampa centres on $98k at mid-level, from $80k to $120k. Tampa has about 415,000 residents and is the 43rd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Tampa
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Tampa 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.
Compliance and Ops Risk Test Lead - Senior Associate
Quality Assurance Manager
Test Automation Lead (Venezuela)
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 Tampa
Gross annual pay in USD. Tampa is 0.89× the United States median (-11%), which is $110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $62k | $76k | $92k | $76k | |
| Mid-level | $80k | $98k | $120k | $98k | |
| Senior | $100k | $120k | $150k | $120k | |
| Lead | $130k | $160k | $190k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Tampa.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Tampa
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
Tampa 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 Tampa: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Tampa?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Tampa earns a median of $98k a year ($98k), with a p10 to p90 range of $80k to $120k. Junior pay starts near $76k, senior pay is $120k and leads reach $160k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Tampa?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Tampa 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 Tampa pay compare with the rest of United States?
Tampa ranks 41st of 62 United States cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is $110k, so Tampa is below it. Against the US it is 11% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Tampa 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 Tampa?
Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa starts at the higher of the city and national median.