Game QA Tester salary in Denmark
Game QA Tester pay in Denmark centres on DKK 270k a year ($39k) at mid-level. Expect DKK 220k at the low end and DKK 320k at the high end. That is 42% below the US median for the same role. Denmark ranks 12 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near DKK 210k, leads reach DKK 450k.
Game QA Tester pay by level in Denmark
Gross annual pay in DKK. Junior pay is DKK 210k, lead pay is DKK 450k: leads earn 109% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | DKK 180k | DKK 210k | DKK 260k | $31k | |
| Mid-level | DKK 220k | DKK 270k | DKK 320k | $39k | |
| Senior | DKK 280k | DKK 350k | DKK 420k | $50k | |
| Lead | DKK 370k | DKK 450k | DKK 550k | $65k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Game QA Tester pay by city in Denmark
Copenhagen pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of DKK 270k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | A | 1.06× (+6%) | DKK 280k | DKK 230k–DKK 340k | $41k | 5 |
| Aarhus | C | 0.91× (-9%) | DKK 240k | DKK 200k–DKK 300k | $35k | 1 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Denmark
A mid-level Game QA Tester on DKK 270k gross keeps roughly 56–63% after income tax and social contributions, about DKK 150k to DKK 170k a year.
In Denmark, pay is usually quoted as monthly salary including pension contributions in many contracts. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Denmark
No Game QA Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 9 QA listings in Denmark.
Junior Linguistic QA Tester
Senior Performance Engineer
Security QA (Burp Suite)
0 listings in Denmark show a real posted pay range (0 for Game QA Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Game QA Testers in Denmark
Employer mix by share of listings (9 listings in Denmark). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies22%
- Cybersecurity companies22%
- Games studios22%
- Healthtech companies11%
- Fintech companies11%
Similar-paying countries
Mid-level Game QA Tester median in countries closest to Denmark on our pay index.
| Country | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £31k | $39k |
| Austria | €35k | $38k |
| Germany | €37k | $40k |
| Netherlands | €37k | $40k |
| Belgium | €34k | $36k |
| Norway | NOK 430k | $41k |
What this estimate rests on
The Game QA Tester baseline uses 2 US posted pay ranges. For Denmark, the country index is calibrated on 6 non-US observations in Nordics, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 3 of 8.
Game QA Tester salary and jobs by city in Denmark
Game QA Tester jobs in Denmark by city.
Game QA Tester salary in Denmark: FAQ
What is the average Game QA Tester salary in Denmark?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in Denmark is DKK 270k a year ($39k). The p10 is DKK 220k and the p90 is DKK 320k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Game QA Tester earn in Denmark?
A senior Game QA Tester in Denmark earns a median of DKK 350k ($50k), with a range of DKK 280k to DKK 420k. Leads earn DKK 450k, 109% more than juniors at DKK 210k.
Which city in Denmark pays Game QA Testers the most?
Copenhagen has the highest pay factor at 1.06x the country median, which puts a mid-level Game QA Tester at about DKK 280k ($41k). Aarhus sits at 0.91x, around DKK 240k.
How does Denmark compare with the US for Game QA Tester pay?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in the US earns a median of $66k. In Denmark the equivalent is $39k, which is 42% below the US figure. Denmark ranks 12 of 36 countries; the Nordics median for this role is $36k.
What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in Denmark?
Roughly 56–63% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about DKK 150k to DKK 170k a year on a DKK 270k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Game QA Tester jobs are open in Denmark?
PassRidge lists no live Game QA Tester listing in Denmark today, and 9 QA listings across all roles in Denmark. 0 of the Game QA Tester listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Denmark
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | DKK 330k | $48k |
| QA Automation Engineer | DKK 490k | $71k |
| SDET | DKK 530k | $77k |
| QA Lead / Manager | DKK 440k | $64k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | DKK 430k | $62k |
| Performance Test Engineer | DKK 590k | $86k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | DKK 730k | $110k |
| Accessibility Tester | DKK 390k | $57k |
| Business / Test Analyst | DKK 360k | $52k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | DKK 400k | $58k |
| Localization QA Tester | DKK 190k | $28k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | DKK 420k | $61k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | DKK 580k | $84k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | DKK 360k | $53k |
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