QA Lead / Manager jobs in Geneva, Switzerland
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Geneva earn about CHF 96k gross a year ($110k), with most offers between CHF 79k and CHF 120k. Geneva has about 202,000 residents and is the 2nd 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 Geneva.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Geneva
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Geneva 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 Geneva
Gross annual pay in CHF. Geneva is 1.06× the Switzerland median (+6%), which is CHF 91k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 61k | CHF 74k | CHF 91k | $85k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 79k | CHF 96k | CHF 120k | $110k | |
| Senior | CHF 100k | CHF 120k | CHF 150k | $140k | |
| Lead | CHF 130k | CHF 150k | CHF 190k | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Geneva.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Geneva
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
Geneva 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 |
| Basel | CHF 93k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Geneva
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Geneva: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Geneva?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Geneva earns a median of CHF 96k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 79k to CHF 120k. Junior pay starts near CHF 74k, senior pay is CHF 120k and leads reach CHF 150k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Geneva?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Geneva 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 Geneva pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Geneva ranks 2nd of 3 Switzerland cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is CHF 91k, so Geneva is above it.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Geneva 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 Geneva?
Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva starts at the higher of the city and national median.