Manual QA Tester salary in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Sydney earns a median of A$94k a year gross ($62k), from A$77k at p10 to A$110k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 24% below the US median of $82k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$72k, lead A$140k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$59k | A$72k | A$88k | $48k | |
| Mid-level | A$77k | A$94k | A$110k | $62k | |
| Senior | A$96k | A$120k | A$140k | $78k | |
| Lead | A$110k | A$140k | A$170k | $91k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$88k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Sydney
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 Sydney: FAQ
What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Sydney?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Sydney is A$94k a year ($62k). The p10 is A$77k and the p90 is A$110k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in Sydney?
A senior Manual QA Tester in Sydney earns a median of A$120k ($78k), with a range of A$96k to A$140k. Leads reach A$140k and juniors start near A$72k.
What is an entry-level Manual QA Tester salary in Sydney?
A junior Manual QA Tester in Sydney earns about A$72k a year ($48k), between A$59k and A$88k. Pay rises to A$94k at mid-level.
Is Sydney a good-paying city for Manual QA Testers in Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$88k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in Sydney?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$67k to A$72k a year, or A$5,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Manual QA Tester in Sydney?
A A$94k gross salary equals about A$45 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$7,800 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.