Manual QA Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Abu Dhabi earns a median of AED 140k a year ($38k gross). Abu Dhabi has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 United Arab Emirates cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Manual QA Tester roles based here.
Open Manual QA Tester roles in Abu Dhabi
2 roles based in Abu Dhabi, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Website Quality Assurance Consultant
Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer
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 Abu Dhabi
Gross annual pay in AED. Abu Dhabi is 0.93× the United Arab Emirates median (-7%), which is AED 150k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | AED 89k | AED 110k | AED 130k | $30k | |
| Mid-level | AED 120k | AED 140k | AED 170k | $38k | |
| Senior | AED 140k | AED 180k | AED 210k | $48k | |
| Lead | AED 170k | AED 210k | AED 250k | $56k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Abu Dhabi.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Abu Dhabi
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
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe.
Manual QA Tester jobs in other United Arab Emirates cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 160k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Sharjah | AED 140k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Abu Dhabi
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Manual QA Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Abu Dhabi?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Abu Dhabi earns a median of AED 140k a year ($38k), with a p10 to p90 range of AED 120k to AED 170k. Junior pay starts near AED 110k, senior pay is AED 180k and leads reach AED 210k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi?
Yes: 2 open Manual QA Tester roles are based in Abu Dhabi right now, 0 of them remote, and 5 in United Arab Emirates. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Abu Dhabi pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi ranks 2nd of 3 United Arab Emirates cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is AED 150k, so Abu Dhabi is below it. Against the US it is 54% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe. 55% of Manual QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Manual QA Tester job in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi starts at the higher of the city and national median.