As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Ada, MN is $91,065, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,751 weekly, or $7,589 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 Ada, MN vary widely, spanning from $74,016 to $103,948. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,141) and 75th percentile ($97,808), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,948 per year. This $15,667 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, Ada Test Lead often earn 7.4% lower than national averages. 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 $74,016 Ada, MN January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $82,141 Ada, MN January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $91,065 Ada, MN January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $97,808 Ada, MN January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $103,948 Ada, MN January 01, 2026
25% $82,141 10% $74,016 90% $103,948 75% $97,808 $91,065 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Ada, Minnesota    Ada (/ˈeɪdə/ AY-də) is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,707 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat. Minneso....More

Ada, Minnesota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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