QA Lead / Manager salary in Colombia
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Colombia is COP 180M ($44k), with most offers between COP 150M and COP 220M. That is 60% below the US median for the same role. Colombia ranks 21 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near COP 140M, leads reach COP 280M.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Colombia
Gross annual pay in COP. Junior pay is COP 140M, lead pay is COP 280M: leads earn 106% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 110M | COP 140M | COP 170M | $34k | |
| Mid-level | COP 150M | COP 180M | COP 220M | $44k | |
| Senior | COP 190M | COP 230M | COP 280M | $57k | |
| Lead | COP 230M | COP 280M | COP 350M | $71k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
QA Lead / Manager pay by city in Colombia
Bogotá pays most at 1.05× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of COP 180M.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | B | 1.05× (+5%) | COP 190M | COP 150M–COP 230M | $47k | 14 |
| Cali | C | 0.93× (-7%) | COP 170M | COP 140M–COP 200M | $41k | 1 |
| Barranquilla | C | 0.90× (-10%) | COP 160M | COP 130M–COP 200M | $40k | 0 |
| Cartagena | C | 0.90× (-10%) | COP 160M | COP 130M–COP 200M | $40k | 0 |
| Medellín | C | 0.90× (-10%) | COP 160M | COP 130M–COP 200M | $40k | 2 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Colombia
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager on COP 180M gross keeps roughly 76–84% after income tax and social contributions, about COP 140M to COP 150M a year.
In Colombia, pay is usually quoted as monthly salary, annual figures shown in job ads for senior roles. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Colombia
No QA Lead / Manager role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 35 QA listings in Colombia.
Business Analyst / QA Tester
Sr QA Analyst
QA Analyst
0 listings in Colombia show a real posted pay range (0 for QA Lead / Manager). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Lead / Managers in Colombia
Employer mix by share of listings (35 listings in Colombia). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies37%
- Software companies29%
- Fintech companies11%
- Cybersecurity companies9%
- E-commerce companies6%
What this estimate rests on
The QA Lead / Manager baseline uses 170 US posted pay ranges. For Colombia, the country index is calibrated on 46 non-US observations in Latin America, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
QA Lead / Manager salary and jobs by city in Colombia
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Colombia by city.
QA Lead / Manager salary in Colombia: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Colombia?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Colombia is COP 180M a year ($44k). The p10 is COP 150M and the p90 is COP 220M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager earn in Colombia?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Colombia earns a median of COP 230M ($57k), with a range of COP 190M to COP 280M. Leads earn COP 280M, 106% more than juniors at COP 140M.
Which city in Colombia pays QA Lead / Managers the most?
Bogotá has the highest pay factor at 1.05x the country median, which puts a mid-level QA Lead / Manager at about COP 190M ($47k). Medellín sits at 0.90x, around COP 160M.
How does Colombia compare with the US for QA Lead / Manager pay?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in the US earns a median of $110k. In Colombia the equivalent is $44k, which is 60% below the US figure. Colombia ranks 21 of 36 countries; the Latin America median for this role is $48k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Colombia?
Roughly 76–84% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about COP 140M to COP 150M a year on a COP 180M gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many QA Lead / Manager jobs are open in Colombia?
PassRidge lists no live QA Lead / Manager listing in Colombia today, and 35 QA listings across all roles in Colombia. 0 of the QA Lead / Manager listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Colombia
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | COP 130M | $33k |
| QA Automation Engineer | COP 200M | $49k |
| SDET | COP 210M | $53k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | COP 170M | $43k |
| Performance Test Engineer | COP 240M | $59k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | COP 290M | $73k |
| Game QA Tester | COP 110M | $27k |
| Accessibility Tester | COP 160M | $40k |
| Business / Test Analyst | COP 140M | $36k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | COP 160M | $40k |
| Localization QA Tester | COP 78M | $19k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | COP 170M | $42k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | COP 230M | $58k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | COP 150M | $36k |
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