QA Automation Engineer jobs in Basel, Switzerland
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Basel earns a median of CHF 100k a year ($120k gross). Basel has about 178,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Basel
2 roles based in Basel, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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Junior QA Automation Engineer
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Lead QA Automation Engineer
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QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Basel
Gross annual pay in CHF. Basel is 1.02× the Switzerland median (+2%), which is CHF 100k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 64k | CHF 78k | CHF 96k | $89k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 84k | CHF 100k | CHF 120k | $120k | |
| Senior | CHF 110k | CHF 130k | CHF 160k | $150k | |
| Lead | CHF 130k | CHF 160k | CHF 190k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Basel.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Basel
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.
- Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
- Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
- Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
- Pair with developers on testability and test data
- Report coverage and run-time trends to the team
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.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Switzerland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 110k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Geneva | CHF 110k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Basel
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Basel: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Basel?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Basel earns a median of CHF 100k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 84k to CHF 120k. Junior pay starts near CHF 78k, senior pay is CHF 130k and leads reach CHF 160k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Basel?
Yes: 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Basel right now, 0 of them remote, and 4 in Switzerland. 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 QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is CHF 100k, so Basel is above it.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Basel ask for?
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
Can a QA Automation Engineer 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. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer 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.