As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Appleton, WI is $92,968, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,788 weekly, or $7,747 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 Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $75,563 to $106,119. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,857) and 75th percentile ($99,852), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,119 per year. This $15,995 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, Appleton Test Lead often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 489 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 $75,563 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $83,857 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $92,968 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $99,852 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $106,119 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
25% $83,857 10% $75,563 90% $106,119 75% $99,852 $92,968 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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