Manual QA Tester jobs in Basel, Switzerland
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Basel earns a median of CHF 69k a year ($78k gross). Basel has about 178,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. No Manual QA Tester listing is based here today; Switzerland has 1, and remote roles can be done from Basel.
Manual QA Tester roles near Basel
No Manual QA Tester listing is based in Basel today, so these are the nearest in Switzerland, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance
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 Basel
Gross annual pay in CHF. Basel is 1.02× the Switzerland median (+2%), which is CHF 68k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 43k | CHF 53k | CHF 65k | $60k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 57k | CHF 69k | CHF 84k | $78k | |
| Senior | CHF 70k | CHF 86k | CHF 100k | $98k | |
| Lead | CHF 83k | CHF 100k | CHF 120k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Basel.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Basel
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
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
Manual QA Tester jobs in other Switzerland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 74k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Geneva | CHF 72k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Basel
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Basel · Manual QA Tester role guide · Hire a Manual QA Tester
Manual QA Tester jobs in Basel: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Basel?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Basel earns a median of CHF 69k a year ($78k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 57k to CHF 84k. Junior pay starts near CHF 53k, senior pay is CHF 86k and leads reach CHF 100k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Basel?
No Manual QA Tester listing is based in Basel today, but Switzerland has 1 and Manual QA Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Basel pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Basel ranks 3rd of 3 Switzerland cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is CHF 68k, so Basel is above it. Against the US it is 5% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Basel 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 Basel?
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 55% of Manual QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Manual QA Tester job in Basel 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 Basel starts at the higher of the city and national median.