Technical Test Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Test Lead make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Test Lead in the United States is $60,308 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Technical Test Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,317
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,885 to $65,547
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,217
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Technical Test Lead Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $65,547 $5,462 $1,261 $32
Average $60,308 $5,026 $1,160 $29
25th Percentile $51,885 $4,324 $998 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Test Lead Salaries

A Technical Test Lead's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Technical Test Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Test Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $59,264
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,077
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,232
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,464
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,618
Levels Salary
Entry Level Technical Test Lead$59,264
Intermediate Level Technical Test Lead$60,077
Senior Level Technical Test Lead$61,232
Specialist Level Technical Test Lead$61,464
Expert Level Technical Test Lead$61,618
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$61,232 2-4 yrs
$61,464 5-8 yrs
$61,618 > 8 yrs
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How Do Technical Test Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Technical Test Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,773.
  • California: $66,520.
  • Massachusetts: $65,633.

Top Paying Cities for Technical Test Leads

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $76,066
  • San Francisco: $75,319
  • Oakland: $73,648

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Test Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.13% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Field Testing (Mentioned in 2.49% Job Postings): Field testing involves administering an early version of a survey to a sample of the target audience
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
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Troubleshooting 6.13%
Field Testing 2.49%
Product Quality 1.78%

How Education impacts a Technical Test Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technical Test Leads enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Technical Test Lead with a Associate's Degree is between $55,393 and $60,296).

Technical Test Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technical Test Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 30.1%
Associates 41.4%
Bachelors 22.6%
Masters 3.8%
Doctorate 1.5%
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Technical Test Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Test Lead's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Average $60,308/year
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75th Percentile $65,547 $5,462 $1,261 $32
Average $60,308 $5,026 $1,160 $29
25th Percentile $51,885 $4,324 $998 $25

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Salary Trends for Technical Test Lead

Salaries for a Technical Test Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,657 in 2023 to around $59,908 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Test Lead salary trends, .

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