QA Lead / Manager salary in Romania
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Romania earns a median of RON 160k ($34k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is RON 130k to RON 190k. That is 69% below the US median for the same role. Romania ranks 31 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near RON 120k, leads reach RON 250k.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Romania
Gross annual pay in RON. Junior pay is RON 120k, lead pay is RON 250k: leads earn 106% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | RON 100k | RON 120k | RON 150k | $27k | |
| Mid-level | RON 130k | RON 160k | RON 190k | $34k | |
| Senior | RON 170k | RON 200k | RON 250k | $44k | |
| Lead | RON 210k | RON 250k | RON 310k | $55k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
QA Lead / Manager pay by city in Romania
Bucharest pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of RON 160k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | A | 1.10× (+10%) | RON 170k | RON 140k–RON 210k | $38k | 19 |
| Cluj-Napoca | B | 0.93× (-7%) | RON 150k | RON 120k–RON 180k | $32k | 1 |
| Constanța | C | 0.88× (-12%) | RON 140k | RON 110k–RON 170k | $30k | 0 |
| Iasi | C | 0.87× (-13%) | RON 140k | RON 110k–RON 170k | $30k | 1 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Romania
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager on RON 160k gross keeps roughly 58–66% after income tax and social contributions, about RON 93k to RON 110k a year.
In Romania, pay is usually quoted as monthly net or gross salary, often quoted net in job ads. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Romania
1 QA Lead / Manager role open today. Showing the closest matches from 28 QA listings in Romania.
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0 listings in Romania show a real posted pay range (0 for QA Lead / Manager). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Lead / Managers in Romania
Employer mix by share of listings (28 listings in Romania). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies36%
- Healthtech companies14%
- Software companies14%
- Fintech companies14%
- Games studios7%
What this estimate rests on
The QA Lead / Manager baseline uses 170 US posted pay ranges. For Romania, the country index is calibrated on 135 non-US observations in Central & Eastern Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
QA Lead / Manager salary and jobs by city in Romania
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Romania by city.
QA Lead / Manager salary in Romania: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Romania?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Romania is RON 160k a year ($34k). The p10 is RON 130k and the p90 is RON 190k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager earn in Romania?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Romania earns a median of RON 200k ($44k), with a range of RON 170k to RON 250k. Leads earn RON 250k, 106% more than juniors at RON 120k.
Which city in Romania pays QA Lead / Managers the most?
Bucharest has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level QA Lead / Manager at about RON 170k ($38k). Iasi sits at 0.87x, around RON 140k.
How does Romania compare with the US for QA Lead / Manager pay?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in the US earns a median of $110k. In Romania the equivalent is $34k, which is 69% below the US figure. Romania ranks 31 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $36k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Romania?
Roughly 58–66% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about RON 93k to RON 110k a year on a RON 160k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many QA Lead / Manager jobs are open in Romania?
PassRidge lists 1 live QA Lead / Manager role in Romania, and 28 QA listings across all roles in Romania. 0 of the QA Lead / Manager listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Romania
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | RON 120k | $26k |
| QA Automation Engineer | RON 170k | $38k |
| SDET | RON 190k | $41k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | RON 150k | $33k |
| Performance Test Engineer | RON 210k | $46k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | RON 260k | $57k |
| Game QA Tester | RON 95k | $21k |
| Accessibility Tester | RON 140k | $31k |
| Business / Test Analyst | RON 130k | $28k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | RON 140k | $31k |
| Localization QA Tester | RON 69k | $15k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | RON 150k | $33k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | RON 210k | $45k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | RON 130k | $28k |
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