QA Lead / Manager salary in Singapore
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Singapore is S$100k ($75k), with most offers between S$83k and S$120k. That is 32% below the US median for the same role. Singapore ranks 7 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near S$78k, leads reach S$160k.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Singapore
Gross annual pay in SGD. Junior pay is S$78k, lead pay is S$160k: leads earn 106% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | S$64k | S$78k | S$95k | $58k | |
| Mid-level | S$83k | S$100k | S$120k | $75k | |
| Senior | S$110k | S$130k | S$160k | $95k | |
| Lead | S$130k | S$160k | S$200k | $120k |
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 Singapore
Singapore pays most at 1.00× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of S$100k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | A | 1.00× (0%) | S$100k | S$83k–S$120k | $75k | 87 |
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 Singapore
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager on S$100k gross keeps roughly 82–90% after income tax and social contributions, about S$82k to S$90k a year.
In Singapore, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, often with a 13th-month bonus. 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 Singapore
2 QA Lead / Manager roles open today. Showing the closest matches from 94 QA listings in Singapore.
Quality Assurance Lead
QA Automation Test Manager
Test Analyst - Quality Assurance
5 listings in Singapore show a real posted pay range (0 for QA Lead / Manager). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Lead / Managers in Singapore
Employer mix by share of listings (94 listings in Singapore). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies26%
- AI companies26%
- Fintech companies22%
- E-commerce companies9%
- Games studios5%
What this estimate rests on
The QA Lead / Manager baseline uses 170 US posted pay ranges. For Singapore, the country index is calibrated on 122 non-US observations in Asia-Pacific, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
QA Lead / Manager salary and jobs by city in Singapore
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Singapore by city.
QA Lead / Manager salary in Singapore: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Singapore?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Singapore is S$100k a year ($75k). The p10 is S$83k and the p90 is S$120k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager earn in Singapore?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Singapore earns a median of S$130k ($95k), with a range of S$110k to S$160k. Leads earn S$160k, 106% more than juniors at S$78k.
How does pay in Singapore compare with the rest of Singapore?
Singapore is our only tracked city in Singapore. Its pay factor is 1.00x the country median, about S$100k ($75k) for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager.
How does Singapore compare with the US for QA Lead / Manager pay?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in the US earns a median of $110k. In Singapore the equivalent is $75k, which is 32% below the US figure. Singapore ranks 7 of 36 countries; the Asia-Pacific median for this role is $48k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Singapore?
Roughly 82–90% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about S$82k to S$90k a year on a S$100k 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 Singapore?
PassRidge lists 2 live QA Lead / Manager roles in Singapore, and 94 QA listings across all roles in Singapore. 0 of the QA Lead / Manager listings and 5 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Singapore
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | S$75k | $56k |
| QA Automation Engineer | S$110k | $82k |
| SDET | S$120k | $89k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | S$97k | $72k |
| Performance Test Engineer | S$140k | $100k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | S$170k | $120k |
| Game QA Tester | S$61k | $45k |
| Accessibility Tester | S$90k | $67k |
| Business / Test Analyst | S$82k | $61k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | S$92k | $68k |
| Localization QA Tester | S$44k | $33k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | S$96k | $71k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | S$130k | $98k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | S$83k | $61k |
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