Manual QA Tester jobs in Kochi, India
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Kochi earns a median of ₹1.1M a year ($14k gross). Kochi has about 634,000 residents and is the 45th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Manual QA Tester role based here.
Manual QA Tester roles near Kochi
No Manual QA Tester listing is based in Kochi today, so these are the nearest in India, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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Manual QA Tester pay by level in Kochi
Gross annual pay in INR. Kochi is 0.88× the India median (-12%), which is ₹1.3M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹710k | ₹870k | ₹1.1M | $10k | |
| Mid-level | ₹930k | ₹1.1M | ₹1.4M | $14k | |
| Senior | ₹1.2M | ₹1.4M | ₹1.7M | $17k | |
| Lead | ₹1.4M | ₹1.7M | ₹2M | $20k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Kochi.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Kochi
Exploratory, regression and acceptance testing on web and mobile products.
- Design and run test cases from requirements and tickets
- Run exploratory sessions and write reproducible bug reports
- Own regression passes before every release
- Verify fixes and close the loop with developers
- Keep test cases and test data current in the test-management tool
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Kochi is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
Manual QA Tester jobs in other India cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹1.3M | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹1.3M | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹1.4M | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹1.3M | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹1.2M | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Chennai | ₹1.1M | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹1.2M | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Surat | ₹1.2M | Manual QA Tester jobs |
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Manual QA Tester jobs in Kochi: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Kochi?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Kochi earns a median of ₹1.1M a year ($14k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹930k to ₹1.4M. Junior pay starts near ₹870k, senior pay is ₹1.4M and leads reach ₹1.7M.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Kochi?
Yes: 1 open Manual QA Tester role is based in Kochi right now, 0 of them remote, and 184 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Kochi pay compare with the rest of India?
Kochi ranks 45th of 45 India cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is ₹1.3M, so Kochi is below it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Kochi ask for?
Exploratory, regression and acceptance testing on web and mobile products. Typical requirements: Test design, Bug reporting, API basics, SQL basics, Test management tools. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Postman, BrowserStack.
Can a Manual QA Tester work with US or European teams from Kochi?
Kochi is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 55% of Manual QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Manual QA Tester job in Kochi with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Kochi starts at the higher of the city and national median.