QA jobs in Denmark
Denmark has 9 open QA roles across 2 of our 2 listed cities, and 3 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of DKK 490k gross a year. Manual QA Tester is the most common opening.
A small, digital-first market with QA roles in health tech, shipping software and SaaS, led by Copenhagen.
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Live QA roles in Denmark
9 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 5, flex 3, outsourced 1.
Software Tester & Quality Specialist - supporting security of supply and the green energy transition
MitID app tester
Junior Linguistic QA Tester
Senior Performance Engineer
Security QA (Burp Suite)
Test Analyst
Role mix in Denmark
- Manual QA Tester3 33%
- QA Automation Engineer1 11%
- Localization QA Tester1 11%
- Performance Test Engineer1 11%
- Security / Penetration Tester1 11%
- Business / Test Analyst1 11%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Jira, Docker, Selenium.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Denmark
Gross annual pay in DKK, mid-level. Median is the modelled middle of the market. P10 to P90 is the usual spread: median x 0.82 to x 1.22.
| Role | P10 | Median | P90 | Senior median | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | DKK 270k | DKK 330k | DKK 400k | DKK 410k | Detail |
| QA Automation Engineer | DKK 400k | DKK 490k | DKK 590k | DKK 620k | Detail |
| SDET | DKK 430k | DKK 530k | DKK 640k | DKK 670k | Detail |
| Mobile QA Engineer | DKK 350k | DKK 430k | DKK 520k | DKK 560k | Detail |
| Performance Test Engineer | DKK 490k | DKK 590k | DKK 720k | DKK 780k | Detail |
| QA Lead / Manager | DKK 360k | DKK 440k | DKK 540k | DKK 560k | Detail |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.58 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Denmark
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
For salaried employees notice rises from one month to several months with tenure.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is five weeks.
Working week
37 hours is typical.
Probation
Up to three months, with shorter notice during probation.
Employer on-costs
Statutory on-costs are light. Employer pension typically adds 8% to 12% by agreement.
Employer of record
An employer of record can hire here without a local entity, usually for a monthly fee on top of salary and on-costs.
Contractors
Freelancers are judged on independence from the client.
Working language
English in most tech teams.
Typical values and ranges for orientation only. Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with local counsel or an employer of record before you hire. PassRidge does not provide legal advice.
Overlap with US and European teams
Denmark is on UTC+2 (CEST). The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Denmark's main clock against the same hours at four client hubs. Green is shared time.
Europe moves its clocks on 25 Oct 2026 and the US on 1 Nov 2026. For that week US East and London overlap 4 h on a 09:00-17:00 day, against 3 h today. Denmark also changes its clocks. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 4 h and with London 9 h.
Flex work in Denmark: limited
Flex tasks are available in Denmark in a smaller set of task types, matched to client demand. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
2 cities in Denmark
Tier A cities are established QA hubs. Tier B are growing. Tier C are emerging. Each page has local pay, jobs and time-zone overlap.
Nearby countries
QA jobs in Denmark: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Denmark?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Denmark has a median gross salary of DKK 490k a year, with a p10 to p90 band of DKK 400k to DKK 590k. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns DKK 330k. Senior automation engineers reach DKK 620k.
How many QA jobs are open in Denmark?
PassRidge lists 9 open QA roles in Denmark today, 3 of them remote. Copenhagen leads with 5 listings. The most common role is Manual QA Tester.
What are the typical contract terms in Denmark?
Common arrangements are: Permanent employee (white-collar act); Fixed-term employee; Freelancer. Notice: For salaried employees notice rises from one month to several months with tenure. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is five weeks. Typical on-costs: Statutory on-costs are light. Employer pension typically adds 8% to 12% by agreement. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Denmark have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Denmark (UTC+2 (CEST)) overlaps 2 h with US East, 0 h with US West, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. Overlap shifts by up to an hour when clocks change.
Can I do PassRidge Flex work from Denmark?
Flex tasks are available in Denmark in a smaller set of task types, matched to client demand. Flex tasks run 3-4 hours a day and rates are shown before you accept. Check your main employer's contract for side-work rules first.
Which cities in Denmark hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Copenhagen (5), Aarhus (1). We cover 2 cities: Copenhagen, Aarhus.