Manual QA Tester salary in Lisbon, Portugal
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Lisbon earns a median of €28k a year gross ($30k), from €23k at p10 to €34k at p90. Lisbon pays 1.10× the Portugal median and 63% below the US median of $82k. About 518,000 people live in Lisbon.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in Lisbon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €21k, lead €41k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €18k | €21k | €26k | $23k | |
| Mid-level | €23k | €28k | €34k | $30k | |
| Senior | €28k | €35k | €42k | $38k | |
| Lead | €33k | €41k | €50k | $44k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Portugal median (€25k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Lisbon
Employers in Portugal usually quote monthly gross salary over 14 payments, or annual figures in job ads.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Manual QA Tester salary in Lisbon: FAQ
What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Lisbon?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Lisbon is €28k a year ($30k). The p10 is €23k and the p90 is €34k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lisbon with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in Lisbon?
A senior Manual QA Tester in Lisbon earns a median of €35k ($38k), with a range of €28k to €42k. Leads reach €41k and juniors start near €21k.
What is an entry-level Manual QA Tester salary in Lisbon?
A junior Manual QA Tester in Lisbon earns about €21k a year ($23k), between €18k and €26k. Pay rises to €28k at mid-level.
Is Lisbon a good-paying city for Manual QA Testers in Portugal?
Lisbon ranks 1st of 3 tracked Portugal cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of €25k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in Lisbon?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €19k to €21k a year, or €1,600 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Manual QA Tester in Lisbon?
A €28k gross salary equals about €13 an hour on a 40-hour week (€2,300 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.