As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Birmingham, AL is $89,285, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,717 weekly, or $7,440 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Test Lead in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Test Lead in Birmingham, AL vary widely, spanning from $72,601 to $101,800. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,552) and 75th percentile ($95,836), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,800 per year. This $15,284 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, Birmingham Test Lead often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Birmingham currently ranks 650 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 $72,601 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $80,552 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $89,285 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $95,836 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $101,800 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
25% $80,552 10% $72,601 90% $101,800 75% $95,836 $89,285 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Test Lead in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Test Lead ranges from $80,552 to $95,836 with the average base salary of $89,285. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,882 to $114,284 with the average total cash compensation of $108,464.

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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

Birmingham, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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