As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Paramus, NJ is $109,870, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,113 weekly, or $9,156 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $89,301 to $125,413. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,103) and 75th percentile ($118,006), while top earners (90th percentile) make $125,413 per year. This $18,903 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, Paramus Test Lead often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $89,301 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $99,103 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $109,870 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $118,006 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $125,413 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
25% $99,103 10% $89,301 90% $125,413 75% $118,006 $109,870 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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