QA Lead / Manager jobs in Oslo, Norway
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Oslo earn about NOK 760k gross a year ($71k), with most offers between NOK 620k and NOK 930k. Oslo has about 1.1 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Norway cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Norway has 0, and remote roles can be done from Oslo.
QA Lead / Manager openings we fill in Oslo
The four levels PassRidge places in Oslo. 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 Oslo
Gross annual pay in NOK. Oslo is 1.05× the Norway median (+5%), which is NOK 720k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | NOK 480k | NOK 590k | NOK 720k | $55k | |
| Mid-level | NOK 620k | NOK 760k | NOK 930k | $71k | |
| Senior | NOK 790k | NOK 970k | NOK 1.2M | $90k | |
| Lead | NOK 990k | NOK 1.2M | NOK 1.5M | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Oslo.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Oslo
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
Oslo is on Europe/Oslo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Oslo: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Oslo?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Oslo earns a median of NOK 760k a year ($71k), with a p10 to p90 range of NOK 620k to NOK 930k. Junior pay starts near NOK 590k, senior pay is NOK 970k and leads reach NOK 1.2M.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Oslo?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Oslo today, but Norway 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 Oslo pay compare with the rest of Norway?
Oslo ranks 1st of 1 Norway cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is NOK 720k, so Oslo is above it. Against the US it is 35% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Oslo 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 Oslo?
Oslo is on Europe/Oslo. 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 Oslo 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 Oslo starts at the higher of the city and national median.