QA Lead / Manager jobs in Amsterdam, Netherlands
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Amsterdam earns a median of €66k a year ($72k gross). Amsterdam has about 742,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Netherlands cities we list. PassRidge lists 3 open QA Lead / Manager roles based here.
Open QA Lead / Manager roles in Amsterdam
3 roles based in Amsterdam, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Manager
QA Lead (hybrid, full time)
QA Manager
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 Amsterdam
Gross annual pay in EUR. Amsterdam is 1.08× the Netherlands median (+8%), which is €61k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €42k | €51k | €62k | $55k | |
| Mid-level | €54k | €66k | €80k | $72k | |
| Senior | €69k | €84k | €100k | $91k | |
| Lead | €86k | €100k | €130k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Amsterdam.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Amsterdam
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
Amsterdam is on Europe/Amsterdam. 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 Netherlands cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | €59k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| The Hague | €54k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Utrecht | €54k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Eindhoven | €57k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Amsterdam
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Amsterdam: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Amsterdam?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Amsterdam earns a median of €66k a year ($72k), with a p10 to p90 range of €54k to €80k. Junior pay starts near €51k, senior pay is €84k and leads reach €100k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Amsterdam?
Yes: 3 open QA Lead / Manager roles are based in Amsterdam right now, 0 of them remote, and 4 in Netherlands. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Amsterdam pay compare with the rest of Netherlands?
Amsterdam ranks 1st of 5 Netherlands cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is €61k, so Amsterdam is above it. Against the US it is 35% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is on Europe/Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam starts at the higher of the city and national median.