▲17%
The average salary for a Test Manager is $93,437.
10%
$61k
10%
$93k
50%
$129k
90%
90%
MEDIAN $93,437
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Salary
$61k - $129k
Bonus
$1k - $19k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $20k
Total Pay
$61k - $140k
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Job Description for Test Manager
Test Manager Tasks
- Monitor tests to make sure products or computer programs function properly and meet regulatory standards.
- Work with engineers, clients, and senior management to develop testing methods and procedures.
- Report problems with products to management and designate them for repairs or redesign.
- Supervise staff testing products and ensure internal procedures are followed correctly and results properly recorded.
Popular Employer Salaries for Test Manager
Career Paths
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Test Manager
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Test Manager Job Listings
Popular Skills for Test Manager
Avg. Salary
Popularity
Test Planning
$92,878
240 responses
Project Management
$93,217
186 responses
150 responses
Test Automation
$97,443
116 responses
Test Engineering
$96,855
112 responses
Skills in Test Automation and Test Engineering are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Project Management and Test Planning.
Pay by Experience Level for Test Manager
An early career Test Manager with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $71,484 based on 40 salaries. A mid-career Test Manager with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $86,084 based on 89 salaries. An experienced Test Manager with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $97,444 based on 252 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $108,908.
Pay Difference by Location
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Employees with Test Manager in their job title in Washington, District of Columbia earn an average of 16.6% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Dallas, Texas (12.3% more) and San Diego, California (9.9% more).
Years of Experience
This data is based on 479 survey responses.
Early Career
8.4%
Mid Career
18.6%
Experienced
52.6%
Late Career
20.5%
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