QA Lead / Manager salary in Hamilton, Canada
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Hamilton earns a median of C$110k a year gross ($82k), from C$92k at p10 to C$140k at p90. Hamilton pays 0.88× the Canada median and 25% below the US median of $110k. About 569,000 people live in Hamilton.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Hamilton
Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$86k, lead C$180k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$71k | C$86k | C$110k | $63k | |
| Mid-level | C$92k | C$110k | C$140k | $82k | |
| Senior | C$120k | C$140k | C$170k | $100k | |
| Lead | C$150k | C$180k | C$220k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$130k) times a 0.88 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Hamilton
Employers in Canada usually quote annual base salary, hourly for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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QA Lead / Manager salary in Hamilton: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Hamilton?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Hamilton is C$110k a year ($82k). The p10 is C$92k and the p90 is C$140k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Hamilton with a city factor of 0.88.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager make in Hamilton?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Hamilton earns a median of C$140k ($100k), with a range of C$120k to C$170k. Leads reach C$180k and juniors start near C$86k.
What is an entry-level QA Lead / Manager salary in Hamilton?
A junior QA Lead / Manager in Hamilton earns about C$86k a year ($63k), between C$71k and C$110k. Pay rises to C$110k at mid-level.
Is Hamilton a good-paying city for QA Lead / Managers in Canada?
Hamilton ranks 10th of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 0.88x the national median of C$130k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Hamilton?
Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$77k to C$84k a year, or C$6,700 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Lead / Manager in Hamilton?
A C$110k gross salary equals about C$53 an hour on a 40-hour week (C$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.