As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Pierre, SD is $80,956, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,557 weekly, or $6,746 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $65,800 to $92,409. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,023) and 75th percentile ($86,951), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,409 per year. This $13,928 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, Pierre Test Lead often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 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 $65,800 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $73,023 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $80,956 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $86,951 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $92,409 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25% $73,023 10% $65,800 90% $92,409 75% $86,951 $80,956 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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