QA Lead / Manager salary in Lisbon, Portugal
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Lisbon earns a median of €37k a year gross ($41k), from €31k at p10 to €45k at p90. Lisbon pays 1.10× the Portugal median and 63% below the US median of $110k. About 518,000 people live in Lisbon.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Lisbon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €29k, lead €59k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €24k | €29k | €35k | $31k | |
| Mid-level | €31k | €37k | €45k | $41k | |
| Senior | €39k | €47k | €58k | $52k | |
| Lead | €49k | €59k | €72k | $64k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Portugal median (€34k) 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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QA Lead / Manager salary in Lisbon: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Lisbon?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Lisbon is €37k a year ($41k). The p10 is €31k and the p90 is €45k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lisbon with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager make in Lisbon?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Lisbon earns a median of €47k ($52k), with a range of €39k to €58k. Leads reach €59k and juniors start near €29k.
What is an entry-level QA Lead / Manager salary in Lisbon?
A junior QA Lead / Manager in Lisbon earns about €29k a year ($31k), between €24k and €35k. Pay rises to €37k at mid-level.
Is Lisbon a good-paying city for QA Lead / Managers in Portugal?
Lisbon ranks 1st of 3 tracked Portugal cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of €34k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Lisbon?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €25k to €28k a year, or €2,200 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Lead / Manager in Lisbon?
A €37k gross salary equals about €18 an hour on a 40-hour week (€3,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.