QA Automation Engineer jobs in Stockholm, Sweden
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Stockholm earns a median of SEK 710k a year ($68k gross). Stockholm has about 1.5 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 Sweden cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Stockholm
2 roles based in Stockholm, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Embedded Software Tester
QA Engineer
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 Stockholm
Gross annual pay in SEK. Stockholm is 1.08× the Sweden median (+8%), which is SEK 660k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 450k | SEK 550k | SEK 670k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 590k | SEK 710k | SEK 870k | $68k | |
| Senior | SEK 750k | SEK 910k | SEK 1.1M | $87k | |
| Lead | SEK 900k | SEK 1.1M | SEK 1.3M | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Stockholm.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Stockholm
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
Stockholm is on Europe/Stockholm. 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 Sweden cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | SEK 630k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Malmö | SEK 580k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Stockholm
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Stockholm: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Stockholm?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Stockholm earns a median of SEK 710k a year ($68k), with a p10 to p90 range of SEK 590k to SEK 870k. Junior pay starts near SEK 550k, senior pay is SEK 910k and leads reach SEK 1.1M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Stockholm?
Yes: 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Stockholm right now, 0 of them remote, and 3 in Sweden. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Stockholm pay compare with the rest of Sweden?
Stockholm ranks 1st of 3 Sweden cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is SEK 660k, so Stockholm is above it. Against the US it is 43% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
Stockholm is on Europe/Stockholm. 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm starts at the higher of the city and national median.