Qa Team Leader Salary in the United States

How much does a Qa Team Leader make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qa Team Leader in the United States is $129,971 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Qa Team Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,231
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,713 to $142,146
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,642
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Qa Team Leader Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $142,146 $11,846 $2,734 $68
Average $129,971 $10,831 $2,499 $62
25th Percentile $116,713 $9,726 $2,244 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Qa Team Leader Salaries

A Qa Team Leader'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 Experience Level Affects Qa Team Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Qa Team Leader'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): $128,344
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $155,339
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,892
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,747
  • Expert (over 8 years): $202,062
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Qa Team Leader$128,344
Quality A... Level Qa Team Leader$155,339
Qa Team L... Level Qa Team Leader$130,892
Quality A... Level Qa Team Leader$165,747
Quality A... Level Qa Team Leader$202,062
$128,344 0 yr
$155,339 < 2 yrs
$130,892 2-4 yrs
$165,747 5-8 yrs
$202,062 > 8 yrs
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How Do Qa Team Leader 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 Qa Team Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $143,904.
  • California: $143,358.
  • Massachusetts: $141,447.

Top Paying Cities for Qa Team Leaders

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: $163,932
  • San Francisco: $162,138
  • Oakland: $158,721

What Skills Can Increase a Qa Team Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.92% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Quality Management System (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): Enforcing a set of policies and procedures in coordinating and directing an organization to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Root Cause Analysis (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): In science and engineering, root cause analysis (RCA) is a method of problem solving used for identifying the root causes of faults or problems. It is widely used in IT operations, telecommunications, industrial process control, accident analysis (e.g., in aviation, rail transport, or nuclear plants), medicine (for medical diagnosis), healthcare industry (e.g., for epidemiology), etc. RCA can be decomposed into four steps: Identify and describe clearly the problem. Establish a timeline from the normal situation up to the time the problem occurred. Distinguish between the root cause and other causal factors (e.g., using event correlation). Establish a causal graph between the root cause and the problem.RCA generally serves as input to a remediation process whereby corrective actions are taken to prevent the problem from reoccurring. The name of this process varies from one application domain to another.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.92%
Quality Management System 2.61%
Root Cause Analysis 1.28%
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 Qa Team Leader's salary.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oncology
$145,568
12%
Collaboration
$135,170
4%
Innovation
$135,170
4%
KPI
$133,870
3%
Quality Management System
$133,870
3%
Decision Making
$133,870
3%
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Qa Team Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Qa Team Leader roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Qa Team Leader positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Qa Team Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Qa Team Leader

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Telecom$194,956$94.050%

How Education impacts a Qa Team Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Qa Team Leaders enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Qa Team Leader with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,625 and $130,534).

Qa Team Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Qa Team Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 12.1%
Associates 8.9%
Bachelors 52.6%
Masters 24.2%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Qa Team Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qa Team Leader'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Qa Team Leader

Salaries for a Qa Team Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $112,267 in 2023 to around $112,324 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Qa Team Leader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Qa Team Leader Over Time

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2023
$112,267
2024
$112,863
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$112,324
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2024 $112,863
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  • Stratosphere Quality

    Columbus, OH

    Stratosphere Quality | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Giant Eagle | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Giant Eagle | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Giant Eagle | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Giant Eagle | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Worthington Libraries | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Qa Team Leader

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Qa Team Leader?

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Qa Team Leader roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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