QA jobs in Singapore
Singapore has 94 open QA roles across 1 of our 1 listed city, and 5 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of S$110k gross a year. QA Automation Engineer is the most common opening.
A high-cost regional hub with QA roles in fintech, gaming and payments, serving APAC clients.
Asia-Pacific · schematic, dot size follows open roles
Live QA roles in Singapore
94 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 71, contract 20, flex 3.
Software Tester REQ147
Software QA Intern
Test Analyst - Quality Assurance
AI QA Trainer - Freelance Project
Software Quality Engineer
Senior Application Security Architect
Role mix in Singapore
- QA Automation Engineer42 45%
- Manual QA Tester24 26%
- Business / Test Analyst11 12%
- SDET6 6%
- Security / Penetration Tester2 2%
- QA Lead / Manager2 2%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Jira, Selenium, Playwright.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Singapore
Gross annual pay in SGD, mid-level. Median is the modelled middle of the market. P10 to P90 is the usual spread: median x 0.82 to x 1.22.
| Role | P10 | Median | P90 | Senior median | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | S$62k | S$75k | S$92k | S$94k | Detail |
| QA Automation Engineer | S$91k | S$110k | S$140k | S$140k | Detail |
| SDET | S$99k | S$120k | S$150k | S$150k | Detail |
| Mobile QA Engineer | S$80k | S$97k | S$120k | S$130k | Detail |
| Performance Test Engineer | S$110k | S$140k | S$160k | S$180k | Detail |
| QA Lead / Manager | S$83k | S$100k | S$120k | S$130k | Detail |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.68 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Singapore
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
One month is typical and the contract governs it.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is seven days in the first year, rising with service.
Working week
44 hours is the standard cap. Many roles run 40 to 45.
Probation
Three months is typical.
Employer on-costs
Employer pension (CPF) contributions apply to citizens and permanent residents. Foreign work-pass holders are generally exempt.
Employer of record
An employer of record can hire here without a local entity, usually for a monthly fee on top of salary and on-costs.
Contractors
Work-pass rules limit who can work as a contractor. Check eligibility before you start.
Working language
English.
Typical values and ranges for orientation only. Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with local counsel or an employer of record before you hire. PassRidge does not provide legal advice.
Overlap with US and European teams
Singapore is on UTC+8. The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Singapore's main clock against the same hours at four client hubs. Green is shared time.
Europe moves its clocks on 25 Oct 2026 and the US on 1 Nov 2026. For that week US East and London overlap 4 h on a 09:00-17:00 day, against 3 h today. Singapore keeps its clock all year. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 0 h and with London 3 h.
Flex work in Singapore: limited
Flex tasks are available in Singapore for a smaller set of task types, matched to client demand. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
1 city in Singapore
Tier A cities are established QA hubs. Tier B are growing. Tier C are emerging. Each page has local pay, jobs and time-zone overlap.
QA jobs in Singapore: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Singapore?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Singapore has a median gross salary of S$110k a year, with a p10 to p90 band of S$91k to S$140k. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns S$75k. Senior automation engineers reach S$140k.
How many QA jobs are open in Singapore?
PassRidge lists 94 open QA roles in Singapore today, 5 of them remote. Singapore leads with 87 listings. The most common role is QA Automation Engineer.
What are the typical contract terms in Singapore?
Common arrangements are: Permanent employee; Fixed-term contract; Independent contractor. Notice: One month is typical and the contract governs it. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is seven days in the first year, rising with service. Typical on-costs: Employer pension (CPF) contributions apply to citizens and permanent residents. Foreign work-pass holders are generally exempt. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Singapore have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Singapore (UTC+8) overlaps 0 h with US East, 0 h with US West, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. Overlap shifts by up to an hour when clocks change.
Can I do PassRidge Flex work from Singapore?
Flex tasks are available in Singapore for a smaller set of task types, matched to client demand. Flex tasks run 3-4 hours a day and rates are shown before you accept. Check your main employer's contract for side-work rules first.
Which cities in Singapore hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Singapore (87). We cover 1 city: Singapore.