Senior Test Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Test Lead make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Test Lead in the United States is $110,688 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,192
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,199 to $124,038
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,918
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Senior Test Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $124,038 $10,337 $2,385 $60
Average $110,688 $9,224 $2,129 $53
25th Percentile $97,199 $8,100 $1,869 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Test Lead Salaries

A Senior Test Lead'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 Senior Test Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Test Lead'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): $105,068
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,004
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,878
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,313
  • Expert (over 8 years): $114,193
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Test Lead$105,068
Intermediate Level Senior Test Lead$106,004
Senior Level Senior Test Lead$107,878
Specialist Level Senior Test Lead$110,313
Expert Level Senior Test Lead$114,193
$105,068 0 yr
$106,004 < 2 yrs
$107,878 2-4 yrs
$110,313 5-8 yrs
$114,193 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Test Lead 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 Senior Test Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $122,554.
  • California: $122,089.
  • Massachusetts: $120,462.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Test Leads

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: $139,611
  • San Francisco: $138,238
  • Oakland: $135,172

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Test Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 15.05% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Maintenance Management (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Planning, controlling, and overseeing maintenance resources and activities to preserve facility assets and ensure maximum efficiency.
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Planning 15.05%
Microsoft Office 2.18%
Maintenance Management 1.27%
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 Senior Test Lead's salary.
  • Aviation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Aviation
$120,650
9%
Team Operations
$117,329
6%
Presentation
$115,116
4%
Project Management
$115,116
4%
Teamwork
$114,009
3%
Collaboration
$114,009
3%
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How Education impacts a Senior Test Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Test Leads enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Senior Test Lead with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $103,171 and $111,058).

Senior Test Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Test Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 39.1%
Associates 31.3%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Senior Test Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Test Lead'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Senior Test Lead

Salaries for a Senior Test Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,021 in 2023 to around $86,599 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Test Lead salary trends, .

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