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

A Testing Manager's salary grows with experience: a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,452, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,407, a Test Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $110,982, a Testing Manager (10+ years)earns $132,390, a Test Engineering Manager II (10+ years)earns $163,893,

What are the highest paying states for a Testing Manager?

Testing Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Testing Manager roles are District of Columbia $140,354, California $139,822, Massachusetts $137,958. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Testing Manager roles make?

Salaries for Testing Manager level roles vary by specialization: Vulnerability Testing Senior Manager: $170,790; Penetration Testing Senior Manager: $170,789; Vulnerability Testing Manager: $139,490; Penetration Testing Manager: $139,413; Software Testing and Quality Manager: $137,690.

Testing Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Testing Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Testing Manager in Rhode Island is $131,430 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,888
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,603 to $143,709
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,015

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Testing Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,709	$11,976	$2,764	$69
Average	$131,430	$10,952	$2,527	$63
25th Percentile	$117,603	$9,800	$2,262	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Testing Manager Salaries

A Testing 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 Testing Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Testing 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): $141,452
Early Career (1-2 years): $154,407
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,982
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,390
Expert (over 8 years): $163,893

Levels	Salary
Test Engi... Level Testing Manager	$141,452
Test Engi... Level Testing Manager	$154,407
Test Engi... Level Testing Manager	$110,982
Testing M... Level Testing Manager	$132,390
Test Engi... Level Testing Manager	$163,893

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

District of Columbia: $140,354.
California: $139,822.
Massachusetts: $137,958.

District of Columbia $140,354 California $139,822 Massachusetts $137,958 Washington $137,451 New Jersey $137,401 Alaska $137,223 Connecticut $135,474 New York $134,764

Hawaii $132,495 Rhode Island $131,430 Maryland $130,707 Minnesota $129,719 Colorado $129,338 Illinois $129,212 Oregon $128,730 Delaware $128,375

New Hampshire $128,152 Virginia $127,652 Pennsylvania $126,195 Nevada $125,459 North Dakota $125,218 Michigan $124,838 Wisconsin $124,699 Vermont $124,420

Texas $123,647 Maine $123,596 Arizona $123,520 Ohio $123,431 Georgia $122,265 Indiana $121,682 Wyoming $121,568 Utah $121,390

Iowa $121,314 Kansas $120,706 Louisiana $120,528 North Carolina $120,465 Missouri $120,439 Florida $119,945 Montana $119,679 Nebraska $119,425

Kentucky $119,286 South Carolina $118,779 Tennessee $118,462 Idaho $118,335 New Mexico $117,410 Oklahoma $117,207 Alabama $116,459 South Dakota $115,204

Arkansas $114,520 West Virginia $114,152 Mississippi $113,049

Top Paying Cities for Testing 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: $133,585
Albion: $131,367
Ashaway: $134,092

Adamsville, RI $133,585 Albion, RI $131,367 Ashaway, RI $134,092 Barrington, RI $131,367 Block Island, RI $133,395 Bradford, RI $134,003 Bristol, RI $131,240 Carolina, RI $132,913

Charlestown, RI $133,053 Chepachet, RI $131,113 Clayville, RI $131,240 Coventry, RI $131,113 West Greenwich, RI $131,024 East Greenwich, RI $131,202 Exeter, RI $134,003 Fiskeville, RI $131,367

Forestdale, RI $131,240 Foster, RI $131,024 Glendale, RI $131,024 Greene, RI $132,495 Greenville, RI $131,367 Harmony, RI $131,329 Harrisville, RI $131,113 Hope, RI $131,367

Hope Valley, RI $134,092 Hopkinton, RI $134,130 Jamestown, RI $132,786 Kenyon, RI $133,965 Little Compton, RI $133,534 Manville, RI $131,367 Mapleville, RI $131,024 Newport, RI $132,812

Middletown, RI $133,369 North Kingstown, RI $130,986 North Scituate, RI $131,329 Oakland, RI $131,151 Pascoag, RI $131,075 Pawtucket, RI $131,367 Central Falls, RI $131,367 Cumberland, RI $131,367

Lincoln, RI $131,367 Portsmouth, RI $132,279 Prudence Island, RI $131,113 Rockville, RI $134,130 Saunderstown, RI $132,862 Shannock, RI $133,927 Slatersville, RI $131,240 Slocum, RI $132,862

Tiverton, RI $133,623 Wakefield, RI $132,723 Kingston, RI $132,748 Narragansett, RI $132,774 Peace Dale, RI $132,723 Warren, RI $131,329 Warwick, RI $131,367 Westerly, RI $134,168

West Kingston, RI $132,824 West Warwick, RI $131,367 Wood River Junction, RI $134,003 Woonsocket, RI $131,240 North Smithfield, RI $131,329 Wyoming, RI $133,965 Providence, RI $131,367 Cranston, RI $131,367

North Providence, RI $131,367 East Providence, RI $131,367 Riverside, RI $131,367 Rumford, RI $131,367 Smithfield, RI $131,367 Johnston, RI $131,367

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

Understanding how a Testing 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 April 01, 2026

$117,603

Average $131,430/year

$143,709

$9,800

Average $10,952/month

$11,976

$2,262

Average $2,527/week

$2,764

$57

Average $63/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,709	$11,976	$2,764	$69
Average	$131,430	$10,952	$2,527	$63
25th Percentile	$117,603	$9,800	$2,262	$57

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