What are the main factors that influence a Test Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Test Manager's salary?

A Test Manager's salary grows with experience: a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,610, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $153,510, a Test Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $110,331, a Test Manager (10+ years)earns $131,612, a Test Engineering Manager II (10+ years)earns $162,926,

What are the highest paying states for a Test Manager?

Test Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Test Manager roles are District of Columbia $141,587, California $141,049, Massachusetts $139,170. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Test Manager roles make?

Salaries for Test Manager level roles vary by specialization: Test Pilot Manager: $193,965; Senior Test Manager: $158,428; Software Test Manager: $140,011; Test Automation Manager: $131,003; Test Engineering Manager: $129,766.

Test Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Test Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Test Manager in Rhode Island is $132,584 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, a Test Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,827
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,972 to $145,797
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,490

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Test Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,797	$12,150	$2,804	$70
Average	$132,584	$11,049	$2,550	$64
25th Percentile	$119,972	$9,998	$2,307	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Test Manager Salaries

A Test Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Test Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Test Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $140,610
Early Career (1-2 years): $153,510
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,331
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,612
Expert (over 8 years): $162,926

Levels	Salary
Test Engi... Level Test Manager	$140,610
Test Engi... Level Test Manager	$153,510
Test Engi... Level Test Manager	$110,331
Test Mana... Level Test Manager	$131,612
Test Engi... Level Test Manager	$162,926

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How Do Test Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Test Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $141,587.
California: $141,049.
Massachusetts: $139,170.

District of Columbia $141,587 California $141,049 Massachusetts $139,170 Washington $138,658 New Jersey $138,607 Alaska $138,428 Connecticut $136,663 New York $135,947

Hawaii $133,658 Rhode Island $132,584 Maryland $131,855 Minnesota $130,858 Colorado $130,474 Illinois $130,346 Oregon $129,860 Delaware $129,502

New Hampshire $129,277 Virginia $128,773 Pennsylvania $127,303 Nevada $126,561 North Dakota $126,318 Michigan $125,934 Wisconsin $125,794 Vermont $125,512

Texas $124,732 Maine $124,681 Arizona $124,604 Ohio $124,515 Georgia $123,338 Indiana $122,750 Wyoming $122,635 Utah $122,456

Iowa $122,379 Kansas $121,765 Louisiana $121,586 North Carolina $121,522 Missouri $121,497 Florida $120,998 Montana $120,730 Nebraska $120,474

Kentucky $120,333 South Carolina $119,822 Tennessee $119,502 Idaho $119,374 New Mexico $118,441 Oklahoma $118,236 Alabama $117,482 South Dakota $116,216

Arkansas $115,525 West Virginia $115,154 Mississippi $114,042

Top Paying Cities for Test Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $134,758
Albion: $132,520
Ashaway: $135,269

Adamsville, RI $134,758 Albion, RI $132,520 Ashaway, RI $135,269 Barrington, RI $132,520 Block Island, RI $134,566 Bradford, RI $135,180 Bristol, RI $132,392 Carolina, RI $134,080

Charlestown, RI $134,221 Chepachet, RI $132,264 Clayville, RI $132,392 Coventry, RI $132,264 West Greenwich, RI $132,175 East Greenwich, RI $132,354 Exeter, RI $135,180 Fiskeville, RI $132,520

Forestdale, RI $132,392 Foster, RI $132,175 Glendale, RI $132,175 Greene, RI $133,658 Greenville, RI $132,520 Harmony, RI $132,482 Harrisville, RI $132,264 Hope, RI $132,520

Hope Valley, RI $135,269 Hopkinton, RI $135,308 Jamestown, RI $133,952 Kenyon, RI $135,141 Little Compton, RI $134,707 Manville, RI $132,520 Mapleville, RI $132,175 Newport, RI $133,978

Middletown, RI $134,540 North Kingstown, RI $132,136 North Scituate, RI $132,482 Oakland, RI $132,303 Pascoag, RI $132,226 Pawtucket, RI $132,520 Central Falls, RI $132,520 Cumberland, RI $132,520

Lincoln, RI $132,520 Portsmouth, RI $133,441 Prudence Island, RI $132,264 Rockville, RI $135,308 Saunderstown, RI $134,029 Shannock, RI $135,103 Slatersville, RI $132,392 Slocum, RI $134,029

Tiverton, RI $134,796 Wakefield, RI $133,888 Kingston, RI $133,914 Narragansett, RI $133,939 Peace Dale, RI $133,888 Warren, RI $132,482 Warwick, RI $132,520 Westerly, RI $135,346

West Kingston, RI $133,991 West Warwick, RI $132,520 Wood River Junction, RI $135,180 Woonsocket, RI $132,392 North Smithfield, RI $132,482 Wyoming, RI $135,141 Providence, RI $132,520 Cranston, RI $132,520

North Providence, RI $132,520 East Providence, RI $132,520 Riverside, RI $132,520 Rumford, RI $132,520 Smithfield, RI $132,520 Johnston, RI $132,520

Test Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Test Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$119,972

Average $132,584/year

$145,797

$9,998

Average $11,049/month

$12,150

$2,307

Average $2,550/week

$2,804

$58

Average $64/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,797	$12,150	$2,804	$70
Average	$132,584	$11,049	$2,550	$64
25th Percentile	$119,972	$9,998	$2,307	$58

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