As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Aberdeen, SD is $79,515, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,529 weekly, or $6,626 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Test Lead in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Test Lead in Aberdeen, SD vary widely, spanning from $64,628 to $90,764. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,723) and 75th percentile ($85,403), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,764 per year. This $13,680 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Test Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aberdeen Test Lead often earn 8.9% lower than national averages. However, Aberdeen currently ranks 808 statewide for Test Lead job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Test Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Test Lead Salary $64,628 Aberdeen, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $71,723 Aberdeen, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $79,515 Aberdeen, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $85,403 Aberdeen, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $90,764 Aberdeen, SD January 01, 2026
25% $71,723 10% $64,628 90% $90,764 75% $85,403 $79,515 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aberdeen, South Dakota    Aberdeen (Lakota: Ablíla) is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 miles (201 km) northeast of Pierre.....More

Aberdeen, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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