Manual QA Tester jobs in Cork, Ireland
Manual QA Tester pay in Cork centres on €51k ($55k) at mid-level, from €42k to €62k. Cork has about 224,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 2 Ireland cities we list. PassRidge lists 8 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Cork
8 roles based in Cork, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst (12 month FTC)
Manager, Quality Assurance
Sr. Associate Cybersecurity IGA Tester
Quality Assurance Graduate Programme
Junior QA Tester
QA Tester
Senior QA Tester
Lead QA Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in Cork
Gross annual pay in EUR. Cork is 0.97× the Ireland median (-3%), which is €52k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €32k | €39k | €48k | $42k | |
| Mid-level | €42k | €51k | €62k | $55k | |
| Senior | €52k | €63k | €77k | $69k | |
| Lead | €61k | €74k | €91k | $81k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Cork.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Cork
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
Cork is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Manual QA Tester jobs in other Ireland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €56k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Cork
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Cork · Manual QA Tester role guide · Hire a Manual QA Tester
Manual QA Tester jobs in Cork: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Cork?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Cork earns a median of €51k a year ($55k), with a p10 to p90 range of €42k to €62k. Junior pay starts near €39k, senior pay is €63k and leads reach €74k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Cork?
Yes: 8 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Cork right now, 0 of them remote, and 14 in Ireland. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Cork pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
Cork ranks 2nd of 2 Ireland cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is €52k, so Cork is below it. Against the US it is 33% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Cork 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 Cork?
Cork is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 55% of Manual QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Manual QA Tester job in Cork 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 Cork starts at the higher of the city and national median.