QA jobs in Netherlands
Netherlands has 93 open QA roles across 5 of our 5 listed cities, and 7 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of €67k gross a year. QA Automation Engineer is the most common opening.
A dense, English-friendly tech market with QA roles in payments, logistics, travel and e-commerce around Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Eindhoven.
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Live QA roles in Netherlands
93 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 75, contract 16, flex 2.
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Senior Tester
Performance tester
QA Manager
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Test Analyst
Role mix in Netherlands
- QA Automation Engineer45 48%
- Manual QA Tester37 40%
- QA Lead / Manager4 4%
- Security / Penetration Tester2 2%
- Business / Test Analyst2 2%
- Performance Test Engineer1 1%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Netherlands
Gross annual pay in EUR, 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 | €37k | €45k | €55k | €57k | Detail |
| QA Automation Engineer | €55k | €67k | €82k | €85k | Detail |
| SDET | €60k | €73k | €89k | €93k | Detail |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €48k | €59k | €72k | €77k | Detail |
| Performance Test Engineer | €67k | €82k | €99k | €110k | Detail |
| QA Lead / Manager | €50k | €61k | €74k | €78k | Detail |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.60 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Netherlands
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Employees give about one month. Employer-led termination normally needs a government agency or court route.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is four times the weekly hours, 20 days on a full-time week. Many employers give 25.
Working week
36 to 40 hours is typical.
Probation
Up to two months on contracts of two years or more. Shorter contracts have shorter limits.
Employer on-costs
Employer contributions typically add 15% to 25%, plus holiday allowance of around 8% of gross.
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
Freelance relationships are screened for disguised employment. Contracts that look like a job are risky.
Working language
English; Dutch for some roles.
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
Netherlands is on UTC+2 (CEST). The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Netherlands'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. Netherlands 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 Netherlands: open
Flex tasks are open to freelancers in the Netherlands, paid in EUR. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
5 cities in Netherlands
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 Netherlands: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Netherlands?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Netherlands has a median gross salary of €67k a year, with a p10 to p90 band of €55k to €82k. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns €45k. Senior automation engineers reach €85k.
How many QA jobs are open in Netherlands?
PassRidge lists 93 open QA roles in Netherlands today, 7 of them remote. Amsterdam leads with 17 listings. The most common role is QA Automation Engineer.
What are the typical contract terms in Netherlands?
Common arrangements are: Permanent employee; Fixed-term employee (chain rules apply); Freelancer (ZZP). Notice: Employees give about one month. Employer-led termination normally needs a government agency or court route. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is four times the weekly hours, 20 days on a full-time week. Many employers give 25. Typical on-costs: Employer contributions typically add 15% to 25%, plus holiday allowance of around 8% of gross. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Netherlands have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Netherlands (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 Netherlands?
Flex tasks are open to freelancers in the Netherlands, paid in EUR. 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 Netherlands hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Amsterdam (17), Rotterdam (5), Utrecht (5), Eindhoven (3). We cover 5 cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, The Hague.