As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Rochester, MN is $96,338, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,853 weekly, or $8,028 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Test Lead in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Test Lead in Rochester, MN vary widely, spanning from $78,336 to $109,842. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,915) and 75th percentile ($103,407), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,842 per year. This $16,492 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, Rochester Test Lead often earn 2.0% higher than national averages. However, Rochester currently ranks 334 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 $78,336 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $86,915 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $96,338 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $103,407 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $109,842 Rochester, MN July 01, 2026
25% $86,915 10% $78,336 90% $109,842 75% $103,407 $96,338 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Rochester, Minnesota    Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork i....More

Rochester, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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