Manual QA Tester salary in Melbourne, Australia
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Melbourne earns a median of A$88k a year gross ($59k), from A$73k at p10 to A$110k at p90. Melbourne pays 1.00× the Australia median and 28% below the US median of $82k. About 5.4 million people live in Melbourne.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in Melbourne
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$68k, lead A$130k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$56k | A$68k | A$83k | $45k | |
| Mid-level | A$73k | A$88k | A$110k | $59k | |
| Senior | A$90k | A$110k | A$130k | $73k | |
| Lead | A$110k | A$130k | A$160k | $86k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$88k) times a 1.00 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Melbourne
Employers in Australia usually quote annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Manual QA Tester salary in Melbourne: FAQ
What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Melbourne?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Melbourne is A$88k a year ($59k). The p10 is A$73k and the p90 is A$110k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Melbourne with a city factor of 1.00.
How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in Melbourne?
A senior Manual QA Tester in Melbourne earns a median of A$110k ($73k), with a range of A$90k to A$130k. Leads reach A$130k and juniors start near A$68k.
What is an entry-level Manual QA Tester salary in Melbourne?
A junior Manual QA Tester in Melbourne earns about A$68k a year ($45k), between A$56k and A$83k. Pay rises to A$88k at mid-level.
Is Melbourne a good-paying city for Manual QA Testers in Australia?
Melbourne ranks 2nd of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.00x the national median of A$88k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in Melbourne?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$62k to A$68k a year, or A$5,400 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Manual QA Tester in Melbourne?
A A$88k gross salary equals about A$42 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$7,300 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.