Localization QA Tester salary in Austria
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Austria earns a median of €25k ($27k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €21k to €31k. That is 43% below the US median for the same role. Austria ranks 13 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €20k, leads reach €41k.
Localization QA Tester pay by level in Austria
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €20k, lead pay is €41k: leads earn 105% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €16k | €20k | €24k | $22k | |
| Mid-level | €21k | €25k | €31k | $27k | |
| Senior | €27k | €33k | €40k | $35k | |
| Lead | €34k | €41k | €50k | $44k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Localization QA Tester pay by city in Austria
Vienna pays most at 1.04× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €25k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | B | 1.04× (+4%) | €26k | €21k–€32k | $28k | 3 |
| Graz | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €22k | €18k–€27k | $24k | 2 |
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 Austria
A mid-level Localization QA Tester on €25k gross keeps roughly 60–67% after income tax and social contributions, about €15k to €17k a year.
In Austria, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary, paid in 14 instalments under most collective agreements. 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 Austria
No Localization QA Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 7 QA listings in Austria.
Web Accessibility Tester - Tieto Tech Consulting
PV Quality Assurance Manager
Head of Software QA (all genders welcome)
1 listing in Austria show a real posted pay range (0 for Localization QA Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Localization QA Testers in Austria
Employer mix by share of listings (399 listings across Western Europe (too few in Austria alone)). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies35%
- Games studios22%
- AI companies17%
- Fintech companies7%
- Cybersecurity companies6%
Similar-paying countries
Mid-level Localization QA Tester median in countries closest to Austria on our pay index.
| Country | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | DKK 190k | $28k |
| Belgium | €24k | $27k |
| United Kingdom | £22k | $28k |
| Germany | €27k | $29k |
| Netherlands | €27k | $29k |
| Norway | NOK 320k | $30k |
What this estimate rests on
The Localization QA Tester baseline uses 4 US posted pay ranges. For Austria, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 3 of 8.
Localization QA Tester salary and jobs by city in Austria
Localization QA Tester salary in Austria: FAQ
What is the average Localization QA Tester salary in Austria?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Localization QA Tester in Austria is €25k a year ($27k). The p10 is €21k and the p90 is €31k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Localization QA Tester earn in Austria?
A senior Localization QA Tester in Austria earns a median of €33k ($35k), with a range of €27k to €40k. Leads earn €41k, 105% more than juniors at €20k.
Which city in Austria pays Localization QA Testers the most?
Vienna has the highest pay factor at 1.04x the country median, which puts a mid-level Localization QA Tester at about €26k ($28k). Graz sits at 0.88x, around €22k.
How does Austria compare with the US for Localization QA Tester pay?
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in the US earns a median of $48k. In Austria the equivalent is $27k, which is 43% below the US figure. Austria ranks 13 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $27k.
What is the take-home pay for a Localization QA Tester in Austria?
Roughly 60–67% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €15k to €17k a year on a €25k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Localization QA Tester jobs are open in Austria?
PassRidge lists no live Localization QA Tester listing in Austria today, and 7 QA listings across all roles in Austria. 0 of the Localization QA Tester listings and 1 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Austria
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €43k | $47k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €63k | $69k |
| SDET | €69k | $75k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €58k | $63k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €56k | $60k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €77k | $84k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €95k | $100k |
| Game QA Tester | €35k | $38k |
| Accessibility Tester | €51k | $56k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €47k | $51k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €52k | $57k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €55k | $59k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €76k | $82k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €47k | $51k |
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