Localization QA Tester salary in Italy
The median gross salary for a mid-level Localization QA Tester in Italy is €18k ($19k), with most offers between €15k and €22k. That is 60% below the US median for the same role. Italy ranks 23 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €14k, leads reach €29k.
Localization QA Tester pay by level in Italy
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €14k, lead pay is €29k: leads earn 105% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €12k | €14k | €17k | $15k | |
| Mid-level | €15k | €18k | €22k | $19k | |
| Senior | €19k | €23k | €28k | $25k | |
| Lead | €24k | €29k | €35k | $31k |
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 Italy
Milan pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €18k. Showing the top 8 of 10 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | B | 1.10× (+10%) | €20k | €16k–€24k | $21k | 3 |
| Rome | B | 1.00× (0%) | €18k | €15k–€22k | $19k | 3 |
| Naples | C | 0.90× (-10%) | €16k | €13k–€19k | $17k | 0 |
| Bari | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €16k | €13k–€19k | $17k | 0 |
| Bologna | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €16k | €13k–€19k | $17k | 1 |
| Catania | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €16k | €13k–€19k | $17k | 0 |
| Florence | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €16k | €13k–€19k | $17k | 2 |
| Genoa | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €16k | €13k–€19k | $17k | 0 |
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 Italy
A mid-level Localization QA Tester on €18k gross keeps roughly 64–71% after income tax and social contributions, about €12k to €13k a year.
In Italy, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary (RAL), often paid in 13 or 14 instalments. 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 Italy
No Localization QA Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 19 QA listings in Italy.
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2 listings in Italy show a real posted pay range (0 for Localization QA Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Localization QA Testers in Italy
Employer mix by share of listings (19 listings in Italy). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies32%
- Cybersecurity companies32%
- Automotive technology companies16%
- E-commerce companies11%
- Healthtech companies5%
What this estimate rests on
The Localization QA Tester baseline uses 4 US posted pay ranges. For Italy, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
Localization QA Tester salary and jobs by city in Italy
Localization QA Tester jobs in Italy by city.
Localization QA Tester salary in Italy: FAQ
What is the average Localization QA Tester salary in Italy?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Localization QA Tester in Italy is €18k a year ($19k). The p10 is €15k and the p90 is €22k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Localization QA Tester earn in Italy?
A senior Localization QA Tester in Italy earns a median of €23k ($25k), with a range of €19k to €28k. Leads earn €29k, 105% more than juniors at €14k.
Which city in Italy pays Localization QA Testers the most?
Milan has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level Localization QA Tester at about €20k ($21k). Turin sits at 0.88x, around €16k.
How does Italy compare with the US for Localization QA Tester pay?
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in the US earns a median of $48k. In Italy the equivalent is $19k, which is 60% below the US figure. Italy ranks 23 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $27k.
What is the take-home pay for a Localization QA Tester in Italy?
Roughly 64–71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €12k to €13k a year on a €18k 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 Italy?
PassRidge lists no live Localization QA Tester listing in Italy today, and 19 QA listings across all roles in Italy. 0 of the Localization QA Tester listings and 2 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Italy
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €30k | $33k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €45k | $49k |
| SDET | €48k | $53k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €41k | $44k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €39k | $43k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €54k | $59k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €67k | $73k |
| Game QA Tester | €24k | $27k |
| Accessibility Tester | €36k | $39k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €33k | $36k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €37k | $40k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €38k | $42k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €53k | $58k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €33k | $36k |
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