How much does a Software Quality Assurance Manager make in the United States? The average Software Quality Assurance Manager salary in the United States is $141,322 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $128,927 and $156,045. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Software Quality Assurance Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Manager Salary $117,641 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Manager Salary $128,927 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Manager Salary $141,322 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Manager Salary $156,045 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Software Quality Assurance Manager Salary $169,450 US February 26, 2024
25% $128,927 10% $117,641 90% $169,450 75% $156,045 $141,322 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Packaging: Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.

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Agile: Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.

Analysis 0.35%
Packaging 0.15%
Agile 0.11%
Others 99.39%

Job Description for Software Quality Assurance Manager

Software Quality Assurance Manager manages a software quality assurance team. Selects and utilizes tools and methodologies to ensure that software tests identify defects and comply with quality standards. Being a Software Quality Assurance Manager evaluates test results against expected results, implements improvements to process and recommends alternative testing as needed. Drafts, revises and approves test plans and scripts. Additionally, Software Quality Assurance Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree. Reports to function manager. The Software Quality Assurance Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Software Quality Assurance Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Software Quality Assurance Manager, the upper level is Software Quality Assurance Director and then progresses to Head of Software Quality Assurance.

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Software Quality Assurance Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Software Quality Assurance Manager, the highest Software Quality Assurance Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Software Quality Assurance Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Software Quality Assurance Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Software Quality Assurance Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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