Test Lead Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Test Lead Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Test Lead make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Test Lead in Washington, DC is $115,957. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,117 to $121,964, with most professionals earning between $99,069 and $127,433.

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10th Percentile Test Lead Salary $99,069 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $107,117 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $115,957 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $121,964 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $127,433 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25% $107,117 10% $99,069 90% $127,433 75% $121,964 $115,957 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Test Engineer V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Test Lead

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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107117
121964
115957

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
114607
127483
120949
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Test Lead in Washington, DC. The base salary for Test Lead ranges from $107,117 to $121,964 with the average base salary of $115,957. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,607 to $127,483 with the average total cash compensation of $120,949.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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