QA Automation Engineer jobs in Utrecht, Netherlands
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Utrecht earn about €59k gross a year ($64k), with most offers between €48k and €72k. Utrecht has about 376,000 residents and is the 4th largest of the 5 Netherlands cities we list. PassRidge lists 3 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Utrecht
3 roles based in Utrecht, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Medior Test Automation Consultant
Senior Test Automation Consultant
Medior Test Automation Consultant Job
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Utrecht
Gross annual pay in EUR. Utrecht is 0.88× the Netherlands median (-12%), which is €67k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €37k | €45k | €55k | $49k | |
| Mid-level | €48k | €59k | €72k | $64k | |
| Senior | €62k | €75k | €92k | $82k | |
| Lead | €74k | €90k | €110k | $98k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Utrecht.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Utrecht
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
Tools named most often
Time zone
Utrecht is on Europe/Amsterdam. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Netherlands cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | €64k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Amsterdam | €72k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| The Hague | €59k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Eindhoven | €63k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Utrecht
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Utrecht: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Utrecht?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Utrecht earns a median of €59k a year ($64k), with a p10 to p90 range of €48k to €72k. Junior pay starts near €45k, senior pay is €75k and leads reach €90k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Utrecht?
Yes: 3 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Utrecht right now, 0 of them remote, and 45 in Netherlands. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Utrecht pay compare with the rest of Netherlands?
Utrecht ranks 5th of 5 Netherlands cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €67k, so Utrecht is below it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
Utrecht is on Europe/Amsterdam. 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht starts at the higher of the city and national median.