QA Lead / Manager salary in Sweden
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Sweden earns a median of SEK 600k ($57k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is SEK 490k to SEK 730k. That is 48% below the US median for the same role. Sweden ranks 15 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near SEK 460k, leads reach SEK 960k.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Sweden
Gross annual pay in SEK. Junior pay is SEK 460k, lead pay is SEK 960k: leads earn 106% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 380k | SEK 460k | SEK 570k | $44k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 490k | SEK 600k | SEK 730k | $57k | |
| Senior | SEK 630k | SEK 770k | SEK 930k | $73k | |
| Lead | SEK 790k | SEK 960k | SEK 1.2M | $91k |
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 Sweden
Stockholm pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of SEK 600k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | A | 1.08× (+8%) | SEK 650k | SEK 530k–SEK 790k | $62k | 8 |
| Gothenburg | B | 0.95× (-5%) | SEK 570k | SEK 470k–SEK 700k | $54k | 1 |
| Malmö | C | 0.88× (-12%) | SEK 530k | SEK 430k–SEK 650k | $50k | 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 Sweden
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager on SEK 600k gross keeps roughly 64–71% after income tax and social contributions, about SEK 380k to SEK 430k a year.
In Sweden, pay is usually quoted as monthly salary, with annual figures shown 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.
Live QA Lead / Manager roles in Sweden
6 QA Lead / Manager roles are open in Sweden, from a total of 15 QA listings in the country.
Senior Test Lead
Senior Test Lead Quality Assurance & Test Management
QA Manager
1 listing in Sweden show a real posted pay range (1 for QA Lead / Manager). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Lead / Managers in Sweden
Employer mix by share of listings (15 listings in Sweden). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- E-commerce companies27%
- AI companies20%
- Games studios13%
- Healthtech companies13%
- Software companies13%
What this estimate rests on
The QA Lead / Manager baseline uses 170 US posted pay ranges. For Sweden, the country index is calibrated on 6 non-US observations in Nordics, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 6 of 8.
QA Lead / Manager salary and jobs by city in Sweden
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Sweden by city.
QA Lead / Manager salary in Sweden: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Sweden?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Sweden is SEK 600k a year ($57k). The p10 is SEK 490k and the p90 is SEK 730k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager earn in Sweden?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Sweden earns a median of SEK 770k ($73k), with a range of SEK 630k to SEK 930k. Leads earn SEK 960k, 106% more than juniors at SEK 460k.
Which city in Sweden pays QA Lead / Managers the most?
Stockholm has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level QA Lead / Manager at about SEK 650k ($62k). Malmö sits at 0.88x, around SEK 530k.
How does Sweden compare with the US for QA Lead / Manager pay?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in the US earns a median of $110k. In Sweden the equivalent is $57k, which is 48% below the US figure. Sweden ranks 15 of 36 countries; the Nordics median for this role is $61k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Sweden?
Roughly 64–71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about SEK 380k to SEK 430k a year on a SEK 600k 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 Sweden?
PassRidge lists 6 live QA Lead / Manager roles in Sweden, and 15 QA listings across all roles in Sweden. 1 of the QA Lead / Manager listings and 1 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Sweden
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | SEK 450k | $43k |
| QA Automation Engineer | SEK 660k | $63k |
| SDET | SEK 720k | $68k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | SEK 580k | $55k |
| Performance Test Engineer | SEK 800k | $77k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | SEK 990k | $94k |
| Game QA Tester | SEK 360k | $34k |
| Accessibility Tester | SEK 540k | $51k |
| Business / Test Analyst | SEK 490k | $46k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | SEK 550k | $52k |
| Localization QA Tester | SEK 260k | $25k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | SEK 570k | $54k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | SEK 790k | $75k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | SEK 490k | $47k |
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