QA Lead / Manager salary in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Sydney earns a median of A$130k a year gross ($84k), from A$100k at p10 to A$150k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 24% below the US median of $110k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$97k, lead A$200k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$80k | A$97k | A$120k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | A$100k | A$130k | A$150k | $84k | |
| Senior | A$130k | A$160k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Lead | A$160k | A$200k | A$240k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$120k) 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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QA Lead / Manager salary in Sydney: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Sydney?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Sydney is A$130k a year ($84k). The p10 is A$100k and the p90 is A$150k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager make in Sydney?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Sydney earns a median of A$160k ($110k), with a range of A$130k to A$200k. Leads reach A$200k and juniors start near A$97k.
What is an entry-level QA Lead / Manager salary in Sydney?
A junior QA Lead / Manager in Sydney earns about A$97k a year ($65k), between A$80k and A$120k. Pay rises to A$130k at mid-level.
Is Sydney a good-paying city for QA Lead / Managers in Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$120k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Sydney?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$92k to A$100k a year, or A$8,100 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Lead / Manager in Sydney?
A A$130k gross salary equals about A$62 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$11k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.