As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Test Lead in Wheeling, WV is $92,977, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,788 weekly, or $7,748 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 Wheeling, WV vary widely, spanning from $75,570 to $106,130. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,866) and 75th percentile ($99,862), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,130 per year. This $15,996 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, Wheeling Test Lead often earn 7.5% lower than national averages. However, Wheeling currently ranks 488 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 $75,570 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Test Lead Salary $83,866 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Test Lead Salary $92,977 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Test Lead Salary $99,862 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Test Lead Salary $106,130 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
25% $83,866 10% $75,570 90% $106,130 75% $99,862 $92,977 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Wheeling, West Virginia    Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the count....More

Wheeling, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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