As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Fresno, CA is $96,283, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,852 weekly, or $8,024 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 Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $78,257 to $109,903. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,847) and 75th percentile ($103,412), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,903 per year. This $16,565 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, Fresno Test Lead often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 336 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 $78,257 Fresno, CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $86,847 Fresno, CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $96,283 Fresno, CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $103,412 Fresno, CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $109,903 Fresno, CA January 01, 2026
25% $86,847 10% $78,257 90% $109,903 75% $103,412 $96,283 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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