QA Lead / Manager jobs in Nantes, France
QA Lead / Manager pay in Nantes centres on €43k ($47k) at mid-level, from €35k to €53k. Nantes has about 325,000 residents and is the 6th largest of the 7 France cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; France has 3, and remote roles can be done from Nantes.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Nantes
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Nantes today, so these are the nearest in France, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Nantes
Gross annual pay in EUR. Nantes is 0.88× the France median (-12%), which is €49k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €27k | €33k | €41k | $36k | |
| Mid-level | €35k | €43k | €53k | $47k | |
| Senior | €45k | €55k | €67k | $60k | |
| Lead | €56k | €69k | €84k | $75k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Nantes.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Nantes
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Nantes is on Europe/Paris. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other France cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | €53k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Marseille | €44k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Lyon | €47k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Toulouse | €47k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Nice | €43k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Lille | €44k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Nantes
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Nantes: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Nantes?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Nantes earns a median of €43k a year ($47k), with a p10 to p90 range of €35k to €53k. Junior pay starts near €33k, senior pay is €55k and leads reach €69k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Nantes?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Nantes today, but France has 3 and QA Lead / Manager 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 Nantes pay compare with the rest of France?
Nantes ranks 6th of 7 France cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €49k, so Nantes is below it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Nantes ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager work with US or European teams from Nantes?
Nantes is on Europe/Paris. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Nantes 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 Nantes starts at the higher of the city and national median.