Lead QA Tester Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$104,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$79,040 $104,000 $167,783
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead QA Tester in United States is $104,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 26 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $79,040, while senior specialists can earn up to $167,783. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $920 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Lead QA Tester.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Lead QA Tester over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Lead QA Tester in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 576 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead QA Tester 26 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 11 0 0
Entry Level $79,040
Junior $81,120
Median Salary $104,000
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $152,446
Expert / Top Earners $167,783

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
performance testing
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