QA Lead / Manager jobs in Zurich, Switzerland
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Zurich earn about CHF 100k gross a year ($110k), with most offers between CHF 82k and CHF 120k. Zurich has about 415,000 residents and is the 1st 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 Zurich.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Zurich
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Zurich 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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QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Zurich
Gross annual pay in CHF. Zurich is 1.10× the Switzerland median (+10%), which is CHF 91k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 63k | CHF 77k | CHF 94k | $88k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 82k | CHF 100k | CHF 120k | $110k | |
| Senior | CHF 100k | CHF 130k | CHF 160k | $140k | |
| Lead | CHF 130k | CHF 160k | CHF 190k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Zurich.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Zurich
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
Zurich 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 96k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Basel | CHF 93k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Zurich
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Zurich: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Zurich?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Zurich earns a median of CHF 100k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 82k to CHF 120k. Junior pay starts near CHF 77k, senior pay is CHF 130k and leads reach CHF 160k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Zurich?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Zurich 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 Zurich pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Zurich ranks 1st of 3 Switzerland cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is CHF 91k, so Zurich is above it.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Zurich 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 Zurich?
Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich starts at the higher of the city and national median.