QA Lead / Manager jobs in Dublin, Ireland
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Dublin earns a median of €75k a year ($81k gross). Dublin has about 1 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Ireland cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Ireland has 0, and remote roles can be done from Dublin.
QA Lead / Manager openings we fill in Dublin
The four levels PassRidge places in Dublin. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Lead
Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Dublin
Gross annual pay in EUR. Dublin is 1.06× the Ireland median (+6%), which is €70k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €47k | €58k | €70k | $63k | |
| Mid-level | €61k | €75k | €91k | $81k | |
| Senior | €78k | €95k | €120k | $100k | |
| Lead | €97k | €120k | €140k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Dublin.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Dublin
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
Dublin is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Ireland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Cork | €68k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Dublin
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Dublin · QA Lead / Manager role guide · Hire a QA Lead / Manager
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Dublin: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Dublin?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Dublin earns a median of €75k a year ($81k), with a p10 to p90 range of €61k to €91k. Junior pay starts near €58k, senior pay is €95k and leads reach €120k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Dublin?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Dublin today, but Ireland has 0 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 Dublin pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
Dublin ranks 1st of 2 Ireland cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is €70k, so Dublin is above it. Against the US it is 26% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Dublin 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 Dublin?
Dublin is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Dublin 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 Dublin starts at the higher of the city and national median.