QA Lead / Manager jobs in Aarhus, Denmark
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Aarhus earn about DKK 400k gross a year ($58k), with most offers between DKK 330k and DKK 490k. Aarhus has about 285,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 2 Denmark cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Denmark has 0, and remote roles can be done from Aarhus.
QA Lead / Manager openings we fill in Aarhus
The four levels PassRidge places in Aarhus. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Lead
Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
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QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Aarhus
Gross annual pay in DKK. Aarhus is 0.91× the Denmark median (-9%), which is DKK 440k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | DKK 260k | DKK 310k | DKK 380k | $45k | |
| Mid-level | DKK 330k | DKK 400k | DKK 490k | $58k | |
| Senior | DKK 420k | DKK 510k | DKK 630k | $74k | |
| Lead | DKK 530k | DKK 640k | DKK 780k | $93k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Aarhus.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Aarhus
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Aarhus 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.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Denmark cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | DKK 470k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Aarhus
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Aarhus: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Aarhus?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 400k a year ($58k), with a p10 to p90 range of DKK 330k to DKK 490k. Junior pay starts near DKK 310k, senior pay is DKK 510k and leads reach DKK 640k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Aarhus?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Aarhus today, but Denmark has 0 and QA Lead / Manager 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 Aarhus pay compare with the rest of Denmark?
Aarhus ranks 2nd of 2 Denmark cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.91x the national median (-9%). The national mid-level median is DKK 440k, so Aarhus is below it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Aarhus ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager work with US or European teams from Aarhus?
Aarhus 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. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Aarhus 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 Aarhus starts at the higher of the city and national median.