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Manual QA Tester salary in Québec City, Canada

A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Québec City earns a median of C$83k a year gross ($61k), from C$68k at p10 to C$100k at p90. Québec City pays 0.88× the Canada median and 26% below the US median of $82k. About 532,000 people live in Québec City.

Estimate · gross / year
C$83kmedian · mid-level · $61k
p10 C$68kp90 C$100k
Rank 11 of 11City factor 0.88×
Pay by level

Manual QA Tester pay by level in Québec City

Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$64k, lead C$120k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorC$53kC$64kC$78k$47k
Mid-levelC$68kC$83kC$100k$61k
SeniorC$85kC$100kC$130k$76k
LeadC$100kC$120kC$150k$89k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$95k) times a 0.88 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Québec City

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

C$83kgross median / year
C$58k–C$63ktake-home / year (70-76%)
C$6,900gross / month
C$40gross / 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
Edmonton0.90×C$70kC$85kC$100k
Winnipeg0.90×C$70kC$85kC$100k
FAQ

Manual QA Tester salary in Québec City: FAQ

What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Québec City?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Québec City is C$83k a year ($61k). The p10 is C$68k and the p90 is C$100k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Québec City with a city factor of 0.88.

How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in Québec City?

A senior Manual QA Tester in Québec City earns a median of C$100k ($76k), with a range of C$85k to C$130k. Leads reach C$120k and juniors start near C$64k.

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

A junior Manual QA Tester in Québec City earns about C$64k a year ($47k), between C$53k and C$78k. Pay rises to C$83k at mid-level.

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

Québec City ranks 11th of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 0.88x 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 Québec City?

Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$58k to C$63k a year, or C$5,000 a month. This is not tax advice.

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

A C$83k gross salary equals about C$40 an hour on a 40-hour week (C$6,900 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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