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Switzerland · 0 open in Basel · updated 2026-10-20

Mobile QA Engineer salary in Basel, Switzerland

A mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in Basel earns a median of CHF 89k a year gross ($100k), from CHF 73k at p10 to CHF 110k at p90. Basel pays 1.02× the Switzerland median and 9% below the US median of $110k. About 178,000 people live in Basel.

Estimate · gross / year
CHF 89kmedian · mid-level · $100k
p10 CHF 73kp90 CHF 110k
Rank 3 of 3City factor 1.02×
Pay by level

Mobile QA Engineer pay by level in Basel

Gross annual pay in CHF. Junior CHF 66k, lead CHF 140k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorCHF 54kCHF 66kCHF 80k$75k
Mid-levelCHF 73kCHF 89kCHF 110k$100k
SeniorCHF 95kCHF 120kCHF 140k$130k
LeadCHF 120kCHF 140kCHF 170k$160k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Switzerland median (CHF 87k) times a 1.02 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Basel

Employers in Switzerland usually quote annual gross salary, frequently paid over 13 months.

CHF 89kgross median / year
CHF 69k–CHF 75ktake-home / year (77-84%)
CHF 7,400gross / month
CHF 43gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Mobile QA Engineer pay in other Switzerland cities

Switzerland overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Zurich1.10×CHF 79kCHF 96kCHF 120k
Geneva1.06×CHF 76kCHF 93kCHF 110k
FAQ

Mobile QA Engineer salary in Basel: FAQ

What is the average Mobile QA Engineer salary in Basel?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in Basel is CHF 89k a year ($100k). The p10 is CHF 73k and the p90 is CHF 110k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Basel with a city factor of 1.02.

How much does a senior Mobile QA Engineer make in Basel?

A senior Mobile QA Engineer in Basel earns a median of CHF 120k ($130k), with a range of CHF 95k to CHF 140k. Leads reach CHF 140k and juniors start near CHF 66k.

What is an entry-level Mobile QA Engineer salary in Basel?

A junior Mobile QA Engineer in Basel earns about CHF 66k a year ($75k), between CHF 54k and CHF 80k. Pay rises to CHF 89k at mid-level.

Is Basel a good-paying city for Mobile QA Engineers in Switzerland?

Basel ranks 3rd of 3 tracked Switzerland cities for this role, at 1.02x the national median of CHF 87k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Mobile QA Engineer in Basel?

Roughly 77-84% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about CHF 69k to CHF 75k a year, or CHF 6,000 a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Mobile QA Engineer in Basel?

A CHF 89k gross salary equals about CHF 43 an hour on a 40-hour week (CHF 7,400 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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