As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Portsmouth, NH is $101,212, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,946 weekly, or $8,434 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 Portsmouth, NH vary widely, spanning from $82,264 to $115,530. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,294) and 75th percentile ($108,707), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,530 per year. This $17,413 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, Portsmouth Test Lead often earn 4.2% higher than national averages. However, Portsmouth currently ranks 206 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 $82,264 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $91,294 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $101,212 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $108,707 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $115,530 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
25% $91,294 10% $82,264 90% $115,530 75% $108,707 $101,212 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Portsmouth, New Hampshire    Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 21,233, and in 2017 the estimate....More

Portsmouth, New Hampshire  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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