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2026 · Last updated 15 January 2026

QA Manager salary in the Netherlands

QA Managers lead the quality team, own the PQS and represent quality to site leadership and inspectors. Named Deputy QP status adds €5–10k.

By seniority and region (gross annual)

RegionJuniorMediorSenior
Randstad€75.000 – €90.000€90.000 – €110.000
Brabant / Limburg€72.000 – €86.500€86.500 – €105.500
North€70.500 – €84.500€84.500 – €103.500
Flanders€79.500 – €95.500€95.500 – €116.500

Interim day rate:900 – €1.100 (all-in, excl. VAT)

Factors that move the salary

  • Team size and number of licences
  • Deputy QP named on the licence
  • Multi-site or CDMO multi-client scope
  • Remediation or warning-letter experience
  • Budget responsibility

Frequently asked questions

What does a QA Manager earn in the Netherlands in 2026?

Medior €75.000 – €90.000, senior €90.000 – €110.000 gross per year in the Randstad. Interim day rates: €900–1100.

What moves the salary up?

Team size and number of licences; Deputy QP named on the licence; Multi-site or CDMO multi-client scope; Remediation or warning-letter experience; Budget responsibility.

Does it differ by region?

Yes: Brabant / Limburg about -4 %, the north -6 %, Flanders +6 % gross with a different package structure.

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