Test supervisor vs training supervisor

The differences between test supervisors and training supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a test supervisor, becoming a training supervisor takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a test supervisor has an average salary of $68,046, which is higher than the $38,093 average annual salary of a training supervisor.

The top three skills for a test supervisor include test procedures, direct supervision and lean manufacturing. The most important skills for a training supervisor are basic math, math, and customer satisfaction.

Test supervisor vs training supervisor overview

	Test Supervisor	Training Supervisor
Yearly salary	$68,046	$38,093
Hourly rate	$32.71	$18.31
Growth rate	-	8%
Number of jobs	43,134	45,171
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	4

Test supervisor vs training supervisor salary

Test supervisors and training supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Test Supervisor	Training Supervisor
Average salary	$68,046	$38,093
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $126,000	Between $26,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Clifton, NJ	Menlo Park, CA
Highest paying state	New Jersey	California
Best paying company	Lucid Motors	Schneider Electric Industrial Services
Best paying industry	Construction	Construction

Differences between test supervisor and training supervisor education

There are a few differences between a test supervisor and a training supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Test Supervisor	Training Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Pennsylvania

Test supervisor vs training supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between test supervisors' and training supervisors' demographics:

	Test Supervisor	Training Supervisor
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 79.4% Female, 20.6%	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 5.9% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	6%	12%

Differences between test supervisor and training supervisor duties and responsibilities

Test supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage offshore/onshore resources for UAT testing.
Manage execution of manual and automate test cases for functional, performance, load, integration, UAT and infrastructure testing.
Preform security checks on USAF physical resources.
Facilitate large scale meetings for UAT timelines and information for testers.
Implement SDLC standards and guidelines and enforce these rules within the departments.
Work in an ESD environment, responsible for clean room compliance and requirements.

Training supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the problem identification and resolution process regarding hospital-wide Cerner issues and monitor progress toward resolution.
Educate providers and billing staff on changes in Medicare claims.
Subject matter expert for the training program reports (LMS).
Study and project PC resource requirements including personnel, software, equipment and facilities.
Stay current with changes on Medicare policies and procedures for the accurate processing of claims.
Assist in creating class courses, rosters, and schedules for trainers and load within the LMS.

Test supervisor vs training supervisor skills

Common test supervisor skills

Test Procedures, 13%
Direct Supervision, 11%
Lean Manufacturing, 9%
Test Equipment, 8%
Quality Standards, 5%
Direct Reports, 5%

Common training supervisor skills

Basic Math, 56%
Math, 14%
Customer Satisfaction, 13%
Leadership, 11%
Safety Procedures, 1%
Training Programs, 1%