Performance Test Engineer salary in Denmark
Performance Test Engineer pay in Denmark centres on DKK 590k a year ($86k) at mid-level. Expect DKK 490k at the low end and DKK 720k 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 450k, leads reach DKK 940k.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Denmark
Gross annual pay in DKK. Junior pay is DKK 450k, lead pay is DKK 940k: leads earn 108% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | DKK 370k | DKK 450k | DKK 550k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | DKK 490k | DKK 590k | DKK 720k | $86k | |
| Senior | DKK 640k | DKK 780k | DKK 950k | $110k | |
| Lead | DKK 770k | DKK 940k | DKK 1.1M | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Performance Test Engineer pay by city in Denmark
Copenhagen pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of DKK 590k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | A | 1.06× (+6%) | DKK 630k | DKK 510k–DKK 770k | $91k | 5 |
| Aarhus | C | 0.91× (-9%) | DKK 540k | DKK 440k–DKK 660k | $78k | 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 Performance Test Engineer on DKK 590k gross keeps roughly 56–63% after income tax and social contributions, about DKK 330k to DKK 370k 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
1 Performance Test Engineer role open today. Showing the closest matches from 9 QA listings in Denmark.
Senior Performance Engineer
Junior Linguistic QA Tester
Security QA (Burp Suite)
0 listings in Denmark show a real posted pay range (0 for Performance Test Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Performance Test Engineers 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 Performance Test Engineer median in countries closest to Denmark on our pay index.
| Country | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £68k | $86k |
| Austria | €77k | $84k |
| Germany | €82k | $89k |
| Netherlands | €82k | $89k |
| Belgium | €75k | $81k |
| Norway | NOK 970k | $90k |
What this estimate rests on
The Performance Test Engineer baseline uses 23 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 4 of 8.
Performance Test Engineer salary and jobs by city in Denmark
Performance Test Engineer salary in Denmark: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Denmark?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Denmark is DKK 590k a year ($86k). The p10 is DKK 490k and the p90 is DKK 720k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer earn in Denmark?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Denmark earns a median of DKK 780k ($110k), with a range of DKK 640k to DKK 950k. Leads earn DKK 940k, 108% more than juniors at DKK 450k.
Which city in Denmark pays Performance Test Engineers the most?
Copenhagen has the highest pay factor at 1.06x the country median, which puts a mid-level Performance Test Engineer at about DKK 630k ($91k). Aarhus sits at 0.91x, around DKK 540k.
How does Denmark compare with the US for Performance Test Engineer pay?
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in the US earns a median of $150k. In Denmark the equivalent is $86k, which is 42% below the US figure. Denmark ranks 12 of 36 countries; the Nordics median for this role is $81k.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Denmark?
Roughly 56–63% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about DKK 330k to DKK 370k a year on a DKK 590k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Performance Test Engineer jobs are open in Denmark?
PassRidge lists 1 live Performance Test Engineer role in Denmark, and 9 QA listings across all roles in Denmark. 0 of the Performance Test Engineer 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 |
| Security / Penetration Tester | DKK 730k | $110k |
| Game QA Tester | DKK 270k | $39k |
| 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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