QA Lead / Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Abu Dhabi earns a median of AED 190k a year ($52k gross). Abu Dhabi has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 United Arab Emirates cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; United Arab Emirates has 2, and remote roles can be done from Abu Dhabi.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Abu Dhabi
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Abu Dhabi today, so these are the nearest in United Arab Emirates, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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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 Abu Dhabi
Gross annual pay in AED. Abu Dhabi is 0.93× the United Arab Emirates median (-7%), which is AED 200k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | AED 120k | AED 150k | AED 180k | $40k | |
| Mid-level | AED 160k | AED 190k | AED 230k | $52k | |
| Senior | AED 200k | AED 240k | AED 290k | $66k | |
| Lead | AED 250k | AED 300k | AED 370k | $82k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Abu Dhabi.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Abu Dhabi
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
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other United Arab Emirates cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 210k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Sharjah | AED 190k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Abu Dhabi
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Abu Dhabi?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Abu Dhabi earns a median of AED 190k a year ($52k), with a p10 to p90 range of AED 160k to AED 230k. Junior pay starts near AED 150k, senior pay is AED 240k and leads reach AED 300k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Abu Dhabi today, but United Arab Emirates 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 Abu Dhabi pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi ranks 2nd of 3 United Arab Emirates cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is AED 200k, so Abu Dhabi is below it. Against the US it is 53% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi starts at the higher of the city and national median.