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Manual QA Tester salary in Edmonton, Canada

A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Edmonton earns a median of C$85k a year gross ($62k), from C$70k at p10 to C$100k at p90. Edmonton pays 0.90× the Canada median and 24% below the US median of $82k. About 1 million people live in Edmonton.

Estimate · gross / year
C$85kmedian · mid-level · $62k
p10 C$70kp90 C$100k
Rank 7 of 11City factor 0.90×
Pay by level

Manual QA Tester pay by level in Edmonton

Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$65k, lead C$120k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorC$54kC$65kC$80k$48k
Mid-levelC$70kC$85kC$100k$62k
SeniorC$87kC$110kC$130k$77k
LeadC$100kC$120kC$150k$91k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$95k) times a 0.90 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Edmonton

Employers in Canada usually quote annual base salary, hourly for contract roles.

C$85kgross median / year
C$59k–C$65ktake-home / year (70-76%)
C$7,100gross / month
C$41gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Manual QA Tester pay in other Canada cities

Canada overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Toronto1.06×C$82kC$100kC$120k
Vancouver1.04×C$81kC$98kC$120k
Ottawa0.97×C$75kC$92kC$110k
Calgary0.96×C$75kC$91kC$110k
Montreal0.95×C$74kC$90kC$110k
Waterloo0.94×C$73kC$89kC$110k
Winnipeg0.90×C$70kC$85kC$100k
Halifax0.88×C$68kC$83kC$100k
FAQ

Manual QA Tester salary in Edmonton: FAQ

What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Edmonton?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Edmonton is C$85k a year ($62k). The p10 is C$70k and the p90 is C$100k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Edmonton with a city factor of 0.90.

How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in Edmonton?

A senior Manual QA Tester in Edmonton earns a median of C$110k ($77k), with a range of C$87k to C$130k. Leads reach C$120k and juniors start near C$65k.

What is an entry-level Manual QA Tester salary in Edmonton?

A junior Manual QA Tester in Edmonton earns about C$65k a year ($48k), between C$54k and C$80k. Pay rises to C$85k at mid-level.

Is Edmonton a good-paying city for Manual QA Testers in Canada?

Edmonton ranks 7th of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 0.90x the national median of C$95k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in Edmonton?

Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$59k to C$65k a year, or C$5,200 a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Manual QA Tester in Edmonton?

A C$85k gross salary equals about C$41 an hour on a 40-hour week (C$7,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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