QA jobs in Norway
Norway has 4 open QA roles across 1 of our 1 listed city, and 0 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of NOK 800k gross a year. Manual QA Tester is the most common opening.
A small, high-pay market with QA roles in energy software, maritime tech and SaaS, centred on Oslo.
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Live QA roles in Norway
4 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 3, flex 1.
Software Quality Assurance Tester (No Remote/No Sponsorship)
QA Engineer
Game Tester
AppSec Engineer
Role mix in Norway
- Manual QA Tester1 25%
- QA Automation Engineer1 25%
- Game QA Tester1 25%
- Security / Penetration Tester1 25%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Jira, TestRail, Postman.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Norway
Gross annual pay in NOK, 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 | NOK 440k | NOK 540k | NOK 660k | NOK 670k | Detail |
| QA Automation Engineer | NOK 650k | NOK 800k | NOK 970k | NOK 1M | Detail |
| SDET | NOK 710k | NOK 860k | NOK 1.1M | NOK 1.1M | Detail |
| Mobile QA Engineer | NOK 570k | NOK 700k | NOK 850k | NOK 910k | Detail |
| Performance Test Engineer | NOK 790k | NOK 970k | NOK 1.2M | NOK 1.3M | Detail |
| QA Lead / Manager | NOK 590k | NOK 720k | NOK 880k | NOK 920k | Detail |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.61 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Norway
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Statutory notice is one month by default and can be longer by contract or with seniority.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is four weeks and a day. Most employers give five weeks.
Working week
37.5 hours is typical.
Probation
Up to six months.
Employer on-costs
Employer National Insurance is around 14% in the standard zone.
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
Consultants are expected to run a genuine business with several clients.
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
Norway is on UTC+2 (CEST). The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Norway'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. Norway 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 Norway: limited
Flex tasks are available in Norway 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.
1 city in Norway
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 Norway: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Norway?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Norway has a median gross salary of NOK 800k a year, with a p10 to p90 band of NOK 650k to NOK 970k. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns NOK 540k. Senior automation engineers reach NOK 1M.
How many QA jobs are open in Norway?
PassRidge lists 4 open QA roles in Norway today, 0 of them remote. Oslo leads with 3 listings. The most common role is Manual QA Tester.
What are the typical contract terms in Norway?
Common arrangements are: Permanent employee; Fixed-term (limited cases); Consultant (own company). Notice: Statutory notice is one month by default and can be longer by contract or with seniority. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is four weeks and a day. Most employers give five weeks. Typical on-costs: Employer National Insurance is around 14% in the standard zone. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Norway have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Norway (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 Norway?
Flex tasks are available in Norway 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 Norway hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Oslo (3). We cover 1 city: Oslo.