QA Lead / Manager jobs in Gothenburg, Sweden
QA Lead / Manager pay in Gothenburg centres on SEK 570k ($54k) at mid-level, from SEK 470k to SEK 700k. Gothenburg has about 608,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 Sweden cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Sweden has 6, and remote roles can be done from Gothenburg.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Gothenburg
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Gothenburg today, so these are the nearest in Sweden, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior Test Lead
Senior Test Lead Quality Assurance & Test Management
QA Manager
Software QA Lead
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 Gothenburg
Gross annual pay in SEK. Gothenburg is 0.95× the Sweden median (-5%), which is SEK 600k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 360k | SEK 440k | SEK 540k | $42k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 470k | SEK 570k | SEK 700k | $54k | |
| Senior | SEK 600k | SEK 730k | SEK 890k | $69k | |
| Lead | SEK 750k | SEK 910k | SEK 1.1M | $87k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Gothenburg.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Gothenburg
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
Gothenburg is on Europe/Stockholm. 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 Sweden cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 650k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Malmö | SEK 530k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Gothenburg
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Gothenburg: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Gothenburg?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Gothenburg earns a median of SEK 570k a year ($54k), with a p10 to p90 range of SEK 470k to SEK 700k. Junior pay starts near SEK 440k, senior pay is SEK 730k and leads reach SEK 910k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Gothenburg?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Gothenburg today, but Sweden has 6 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 Gothenburg pay compare with the rest of Sweden?
Gothenburg ranks 2nd of 3 Sweden cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.95x the national median (-5%). The national mid-level median is SEK 600k, so Gothenburg is below it. Against the US it is 51% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is on Europe/Stockholm. 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg starts at the higher of the city and national median.