What Does a QA Engineer / Software Tester Earn?
Salary statistics for QA Engineer / Software Tester in Denmark (2026)
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As a QA Engineer / Software Tester, you help ensure that new releases actually hold up in practice. Test strategy, automation and delivery quality can save both time and money. Here you will find salary statistics so you can check your pay and assess your market value in QA.
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Based on 46 verified contributions from across the country and all experience levels.
Total salary includes base salary and employer pension.
The median salary for a QA Engineer / Software Tester in Denmark is 48,804 DKK/month. Based on 46 verified salary reports. The salary range goes from 39,000 DKK (25th percentile) to 60,181 DKK (75th percentile).
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Median total salary by region
Overview of median salary by region for QA Engineer / Software Tester positions in Denmark.
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52,380kr.
28 bidrag
Sjælland & Øer
Ikke nok data
(4 bidrag)
Vestdanmark
Jylland & Fyn
Ikke nok data
(14 bidrag)
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External reference from the Danish trade union PROSA.
| Experience | Area | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Average | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | Øst for Storebælt | 41,933 | 43,643 | 52,725 | 48,541 | 19 |
| 0-4 years | Vest for Storebælt | 33,750 | 38,500 | 40,765 | 38,442 | 41 |
| 5-9 years | Øst for Storebælt | 45,848 | 52,691 | 61,875 | 54,826 | 103 |
| 5-9 years | Vest for Storebælt | 42,856 | 47,199 | 52,000 | 47,750 | 130 |
| 10-14 years | Øst for Storebælt | 54,874 | 61,875 | 69,300 | 62,540 | 109 |
| 10-14 years | Vest for Storebælt | 48,436 | 55,360 | 61,580 | 56,028 | 92 |
| 15-19 years | Øst for Storebælt | 60,750 | 69,011 | 76,561 | 68,425 | 56 |
| 15-19 years | Vest for Storebælt | 53,436 | 60,116 | 70,057 | 63,059 | 54 |
| 20-24 years | Øst for Storebælt | 68,282 | 75,211 | 80,873 | 74,695 | 46 |
| 20-24 years | Vest for Storebælt | 58,481 | 64,912 | 76,010 | 66,388 | 20 |
| 25-29 years | Øst for Storebælt | 65,999 | 76,664 | 87,279 | 77,342 | 36 |
| 25-29 years | Vest for Storebælt | 59,625 | 65,923 | 72,177 | 65,463 | 27 |
| 30-34 years | Øst for Storebælt | 70,445 | 76,970 | 83,260 | 76,975 | 29 |
| 30-34 years | Vest for Storebælt | 60,587 | 65,286 | 71,760 | 67,938 | 18 |
| 35-39 years | Øst for Storebælt | 70,081 | 74,806 | 82,841 | 77,877 | 18 |
| 35-39 years | Vest for Storebælt | 52,760 | 58,492 | 73,409 | 62,599 | 16 |
| 40+ years | Øst for Storebælt | 67,119 | 71,131 | 77,702 | 72,158 | 21 |
| 40+ years | Vest for Storebælt | 52,036 | 65,349 | 75,682 | 65,117 | 14 |
Source: Based on data from PROSA Salary Statistics 2026.
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About the Data
The salary statistics on this page are based on two sources:
- LønRadar data: 46 verified salary reports, of which 8 are from uploaded payslips. All payslips are verified with AI extraction and manual review. Self-reported salary data is cross-checked against public statistics.
- PROSA Salary Statistics 2026: External reference data from the Danish trade union PROSA, covering IT professionals east and west of the Great Belt.
All salary figures are given as monthly salary in DKK (base salary + pension). Data is updated continuously as new contributions are received. How we verify the data.
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