Test Lead Salary in Sacramento, California

Test Lead Salary in Sacramento, CA

How much does a Test Lead make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Test Lead in Sacramento, CA is $102,943. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,192 to $112,246, with most professionals earning between $90,045 and $120,716.

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10th Percentile Test Lead Salary $90,045 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $96,192 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $102,943 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $112,246 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $120,716 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25% $96,192 10% $90,045 90% $120,716 75% $112,246 $102,943 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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112246
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112246
102943
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Test Lead in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Test Lead ranges from $96,192 to $112,246 with the average base salary of $102,943. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,192 to $112,246 with the average total cash compensation of $102,943.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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