Manual QA Tester jobs in Zurich, Switzerland
Mid-level Manual QA Testers in Zurich earn about CHF 74k gross a year ($85k), with most offers between CHF 61k and CHF 91k. Zurich has about 415,000 residents and is the 1st 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 Zurich.
Manual QA Tester roles near Zurich
No Manual QA Tester listing is based in Zurich 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 Zurich
Gross annual pay in CHF. Zurich is 1.10× the Switzerland median (+10%), which is CHF 68k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 47k | CHF 57k | CHF 70k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 61k | CHF 74k | CHF 91k | $85k | |
| Senior | CHF 76k | CHF 93k | CHF 110k | $110k | |
| Lead | CHF 89k | CHF 110k | CHF 130k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Zurich.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Zurich
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
Zurich 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 72k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Basel | CHF 69k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Zurich
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Manual QA Tester jobs in Zurich: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Zurich?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Zurich earns a median of CHF 74k a year ($85k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 61k to CHF 91k. Junior pay starts near CHF 57k, senior pay is CHF 93k and leads reach CHF 110k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Zurich?
No Manual QA Tester listing is based in Zurich 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 Zurich pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Zurich ranks 1st of 3 Switzerland cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is CHF 68k, so Zurich is above it. Against the US it is 4% above the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Zurich 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 Zurich?
Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich starts at the higher of the city and national median.