QA Lead / Manager jobs in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Sharjah earn about AED 190k gross a year ($52k), with most offers between AED 160k and AED 230k. Sharjah has about 1.8 million residents and is the 3rd 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 Sharjah.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Sharjah
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Sharjah 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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QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Sharjah
Gross annual pay in AED. Sharjah 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 Sharjah.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Sharjah
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
Sharjah 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 |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 190k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Sharjah
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Sharjah: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Sharjah?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Sharjah 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 Sharjah?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Sharjah 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 Sharjah pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Sharjah ranks 3rd 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 Sharjah is below it. Against the US it is 53% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Sharjah 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 Sharjah?
Sharjah 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 Sharjah 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 Sharjah starts at the higher of the city and national median.