Head Of Testing Salary in the United States

How much does a Head Of Testing make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Head Of Testing in the United States is $49,378 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Head Of Testing's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,871
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,609 to $53,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,358
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Head Of Testing Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,300 $4,442 $1,025 $26
Average $49,378 $4,115 $950 $24
25th Percentile $43,609 $3,634 $839 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Head Of Testing Salaries

A Head Of Testing'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Head Of Testing 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 Head Of Testings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,671.
  • California: $54,463.
  • Massachusetts: $53,738.

Top Paying Cities for Head Of Testings

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:

  • San Jose: $62,280
  • San Francisco: $61,598
  • Oakland: $60,300

What Skills Can Increase a Head Of Testing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Organizing (Mentioned in 5.4% Job Postings): Organizing is the process of blending human and material resources through a formal structure of tasks and authority; arranging work, dividing tasks among employees, and coordinating them to ensure implementation of plans and accomplishment of objectives.
  • Market Research (Mentioned in 2.63% Job Postings): Market research is an organized effort to gather information about target markets or customers. It is a very important component of business strategy. The term is commonly interchanged with marketing research; however, expert practitioners may wish to draw a distinction, in that marketing research is concerned specifically about marketing processes, while market research is concerned specifically with markets. Market research is one of the main factors used in maintaining competitiveness over competitors. Market research provides important information which helps to identify and analyze the needs of the market, the market size and the competition. Market-research techniques encompass both qualitative techniques such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, and ethnography, as well as quantitative techniques such as customer surveys, and analysis of secondary data. Market research, which includes social and opinion research, is the systematic gathering and interpretation of information about individuals or organizations using statistical and analytical methods and techniques of the applied social sciences to gain insight or support decision making.
  • Photoshop (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. It is used to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Organizing 5.4%
Market Research 2.63%
Photoshop 2.06%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Head Of Testing's salary.
  • Marketing Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Email Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Marketing Plans: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Communications
$59,747
21%
Email Marketing
$57,772
17%
Marketing Plans
$56,290
14%
Project Management
$56,290
14%
Analysis
$56,290
14%
Insight
$56,290
14%
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Head Of Testing Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Head Of Testing roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Head Of Testing positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Head Of Testing as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Head Of Testing

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$59,253$28.020%
Energy & Utilities$56,784$27.015%
Pharmaceuticals$56,784$27.015%
Aerospace & Defense$54,315$26.010%
Insurance$54,315$26.010%

How Education impacts a Head Of Testing's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Head Of Testings enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Head Of Testing with a Associate's Degree is between $52,480 and $56,515).

Head Of Testing Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Head Of Testing
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 8.4%
Associates 8.0%
Bachelors 70.9%
Masters 12.0%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Head Of Testing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Head Of Testing'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Head Of Testing

Salaries for a Head Of Testing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,410 in 2023 to around $51,857 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Head Of Testing salary trends, .

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