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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Copenhagen, Denmark

A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Copenhagen earns a median of DKK 520k a year ($75k gross). Copenhagen has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Denmark cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; Denmark has 1, and remote roles can be done from Copenhagen.

DKK 520kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $75k
p10 DKK 420kp90 DKK 630k
City factor 1.06×Rank 1 of 2
0Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Copenhagen
1Open in Denmark
DKK 400k–DKK 790kJunior to lead median / yr
2 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

QA Automation Engineer roles near Copenhagen

No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Copenhagen today, so these are the nearest in Denmark, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All QA Automation Engineer jobs in Denmark

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Copenhagen

Gross annual pay in DKK. Copenhagen is 1.06× the Denmark median (+6%), which is DKK 490k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorDKK 330kDKK 400kDKK 480k$58k
Mid-levelDKK 420kDKK 520kDKK 630k$75k
SeniorDKK 540kDKK 660kDKK 800k$95k
LeadDKK 650kDKK 790kDKK 960k$110k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Copenhagen.

The role

What a QA Automation Engineer does in Copenhagen

Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.

  • Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
  • Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
  • Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
  • Pair with developers on testability and test data
  • Report coverage and run-time trends to the team

Skills and stack employers ask for

TypeScript or Java or PythonPlaywright / Selenium / CypressCI/CDAPI testingTest architecture

Tools named most often

PlaywrightSeleniumCypressPostmanGitHub Actions

Time zone

Copenhagen is on Europe/Copenhagen. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

QA Automation Engineer jobs in Copenhagen: FAQ

How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Copenhagen?

A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Copenhagen earns a median of DKK 520k a year ($75k), with a p10 to p90 range of DKK 420k to DKK 630k. Junior pay starts near DKK 400k, senior pay is DKK 660k and leads reach DKK 790k.

Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Copenhagen?

No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Copenhagen today, but Denmark has 1 and QA Automation Engineer roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Copenhagen pay compare with the rest of Denmark?

Copenhagen ranks 1st of 2 Denmark cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is DKK 490k, so Copenhagen is above it. Against the US it is 38% below the US median of $120k.

What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Copenhagen ask for?

Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.

Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from Copenhagen?

Copenhagen is on Europe/Copenhagen. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Copenhagen with PassRidge?

Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Copenhagen starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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