QA Lead / Manager jobs in Krakow, Poland
QA Lead / Manager pay in Krakow centres on PLN 180k ($44k) at mid-level, from PLN 140k to PLN 210k. Krakow has about 817,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 9 Poland cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Krakow
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Krakow today, so these are the nearest in Poland, 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 Krakow
Gross annual pay in PLN. Krakow is 1.00× the Poland median (same), which is PLN 180k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 110k | PLN 140k | PLN 170k | $34k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 140k | PLN 180k | PLN 210k | $44k | |
| Senior | PLN 180k | PLN 220k | PLN 270k | $56k | |
| Lead | PLN 230k | PLN 280k | PLN 340k | $70k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Krakow.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Krakow
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
Krakow is on Europe/Warsaw. 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 Poland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | PLN 190k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Wroclaw | PLN 170k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Lodz | PLN 160k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Poznan | PLN 170k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Gdansk | PLN 160k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Szczecin | PLN 150k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Lublin | PLN 150k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Bydgoszcz | PLN 150k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Krakow: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Krakow?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Krakow earns a median of PLN 180k a year ($44k), with a p10 to p90 range of PLN 140k to PLN 210k. Junior pay starts near PLN 140k, senior pay is PLN 220k and leads reach PLN 280k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Krakow?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Krakow right now, 0 of them remote, and 12 in Poland. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Krakow pay compare with the rest of Poland?
Krakow ranks 2nd of 9 Poland cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is PLN 180k, so Krakow is at it. Against the US it is 60% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Krakow 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 Krakow?
Krakow is on Europe/Warsaw. 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 Krakow 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 Krakow starts at the higher of the city and national median.