As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Fargo, ND is $92,506, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,779 weekly, or $7,709 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $75,188 to $105,593. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,441) and 75th percentile ($99,356), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,593 per year. This $15,915 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, Fargo Test Lead often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 518 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 $75,188 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $83,441 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $92,506 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $99,356 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $105,593 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
25% $83,441 10% $75,188 90% $105,593 75% $99,356 $92,506 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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