QA Lead / Manager salary in Brisbane, Australia
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Brisbane earns a median of A$110k a year gross ($74k), from A$90k at p10 to A$130k at p90. Brisbane pays 0.93× the Australia median and 33% below the US median of $110k. About 2.8 million people live in Brisbane.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Brisbane
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$85k, lead A$180k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$70k | A$85k | A$100k | $57k | |
| Mid-level | A$90k | A$110k | A$130k | $74k | |
| Senior | A$120k | A$140k | A$170k | $94k | |
| Lead | A$140k | A$180k | A$210k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$120k) times a 0.93 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Brisbane
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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QA Lead / Manager salary in Brisbane: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Brisbane?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Brisbane is A$110k a year ($74k). The p10 is A$90k and the p90 is A$130k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Brisbane with a city factor of 0.93.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager make in Brisbane?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Brisbane earns a median of A$140k ($94k), with a range of A$120k to A$170k. Leads reach A$180k and juniors start near A$85k.
What is an entry-level QA Lead / Manager salary in Brisbane?
A junior QA Lead / Manager in Brisbane earns about A$85k a year ($57k), between A$70k and A$100k. Pay rises to A$110k at mid-level.
Is Brisbane a good-paying city for QA Lead / Managers in Australia?
Brisbane ranks 3rd of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 0.93x the national median of A$120k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Brisbane?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$78k to A$85k a year, or A$6,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Lead / Manager in Brisbane?
A A$110k gross salary equals about A$53 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$9,200 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.