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QA Manual Test Engineer Salary in Chicago

QA Manual Test Engineer Job Description

QA Manual test engineers are IT professionals who help develop, create and adapt software and apps. Working closely with the programmers, the QA manual test engineers create test cases that will ensure correct behavior of software. The engineer will need to be able to fully comprehend the business requirements and specifications of the software or app and be able to communicate any inconsistences to the programming team. Defects and issues are usually logged and tracked through a quality center. Some QA manual test engineers are also expected to manually test the database as well as the software interface and may have to coordinate with a separate database development team.

Living and Working in Chicago

Chicago is known for its successful industries, telecommunications and infrastructure and has one of the most diversified economies in the country. Local tech companies include Braintree, One North Interactive, NowSecure and Raise. STATS, the world‰Ûªs leading sports data, content and technology company also calls Chicago home. Whether you decide to rent an apartment in downtown Chicago or buy a home out in the suburbs you will likely be able to use the CTA train system which has over 140 stations throughout the city to commute. Biking is also a fully embraced mode of transportation during the months with nicer weather. There are many bike paths throughout the city and even along the shore of Lake Michigan for more leisurely outings. Chicago also offers many points of entertainment like the Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Theatre and the Chicago Cultural Center.

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Compare QA Manual Test Engineer salaries by region

QA Manual Test Engineers are highest in demand in London, SF Bay Area, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular:

  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $129,642
  3. New York
  4. $125,595
  5. Seattle
  6. $122,977
  7. Phoenix
  8. $122,000
  9. Atlanta
  10. $115,714
  11. Washington D.C.
  12. $112,800
  13. Los Angeles
  14. $112,000
  15. Boston
  16. $106,590
  17. Dallas/Ft Worth
  18. $100,249
  19. Austin
  20. $96,431
  21. Houston
  22. $95,625
  23. Philadelphia
  24. $95,000
  25. Columbus
  26. $92,500
  27. Chicago
  28. $90,538
  29. Denver
  30. $89,230
  31. London
  32. £72,185
  33. Toronto
  34. C$70,000
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $129,642
  3. New York
  4. $125,595
  5. Seattle
  6. $122,977
  7. Phoenix
  8. $122,000
  9. Atlanta
  10. $115,714
  11. Washington D.C.
  12. $112,800
  13. Los Angeles
  14. $112,000
  15. Boston
  16. $106,590
  17. Dallas/Ft Worth
  18. $100,249
  19. Austin
  20. $96,431
  21. Houston
  22. $95,625
  23. Philadelphia
  24. $95,000
  25. Columbus
  26. $92,500
  27. Chicago
  28. $90,538
  29. Denver
  30. $89,230
  31. London
  32. £72,185
  33. Toronto
  34. C$70,000
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Where QA Manual Test Engineers are highest in demand

    QA Manual Test Engineers are highest in demand in London, SF Bay Area, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular: