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QA Engineer Salary in Switzerland

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The Switzerland median is $161,870 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$161,870
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,469
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$161,870
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$77.82
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$161,870
Geneva, GE$161,870
Basel, BS$161,870
Lausanne, VD$161,870
Bern, BE$161,870
Winterthur, ZH$161,870

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in Switzerland?
The national median qa engineer salary in Switzerland is about CHF 131'000 per year (CHF 10'900 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 131'000 to CHF 131'000.
Which Switzerland city pays qa engineers the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 131'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 131'000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about CHF 88'600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 182'900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is qa engineer in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +20% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.