QA Lead / Manager jobs in Basel, Switzerland
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Basel earns a median of CHF 93k a year ($110k gross). Basel has about 178,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Switzerland has 2, and remote roles can be done from Basel.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Basel
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Basel today, so these are the nearest in Switzerland, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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Professional ICT Test Manager - SIP / VISO / Test Automation (60-80%) (Ref.Nr.: 47713)
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"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 Basel
Gross annual pay in CHF. Basel is 1.02× the Switzerland median (+2%), which is CHF 91k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 59k | CHF 72k | CHF 87k | $81k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 76k | CHF 93k | CHF 110k | $110k | |
| Senior | CHF 97k | CHF 120k | CHF 140k | $130k | |
| Lead | CHF 120k | CHF 150k | CHF 180k | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Basel.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Basel
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
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. 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 Switzerland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 100k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Geneva | CHF 96k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Basel
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Basel: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Basel?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Basel earns a median of CHF 93k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 76k to CHF 110k. Junior pay starts near CHF 72k, senior pay is CHF 120k and leads reach CHF 150k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Basel?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Basel today, but Switzerland has 2 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 Basel pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Basel ranks 3rd of 3 Switzerland cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is CHF 91k, so Basel is above it.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Basel 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 Basel?
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. 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 Basel 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 Basel starts at the higher of the city and national median.