Performance Test Engineer salary in Norway
Performance Test Engineer pay in Norway centres on NOK 970k a year ($90k) at mid-level. Expect NOK 790k at the low end and NOK 1.2M at the high end. That is 38% below the US median for the same role. Norway ranks 8 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near NOK 740k, leads reach NOK 1.5M.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Norway
Gross annual pay in NOK. Junior pay is NOK 740k, lead pay is NOK 1.5M: leads earn 108% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | NOK 600k | NOK 740k | NOK 900k | $69k | |
| Mid-level | NOK 790k | NOK 970k | NOK 1.2M | $90k | |
| Senior | NOK 1M | NOK 1.3M | NOK 1.6M | $120k | |
| Lead | NOK 1.3M | NOK 1.5M | NOK 1.9M | $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 Norway
Oslo pays most at 1.05× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of NOK 970k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | B | 1.05× (+5%) | NOK 1M | NOK 830k–NOK 1.2M | $95k | 3 |
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 Norway
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer on NOK 970k gross keeps roughly 64–71% after income tax and social contributions, about NOK 620k to NOK 690k a year.
In Norway, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary, with 10.2% holiday pay on top. 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 Norway
No Performance Test Engineer role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 4 QA listings in Norway.
Game Tester
AppSec Engineer
Software Quality Assurance Tester (No Remote/No Sponsorship)
0 listings in Norway show a real posted pay range (0 for Performance Test Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Performance Test Engineers in Norway
Employer mix by share of listings (36 listings across Nordics (too few in Norway alone)). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies25%
- Games studios25%
- E-commerce companies17%
- Healthtech companies11%
- Cybersecurity companies8%
Similar-paying countries
Mid-level Performance Test Engineer median in countries closest to Norway on our pay index.
| Country | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €82k | $89k |
| Netherlands | €82k | $89k |
| United Kingdom | £68k | $86k |
| Denmark | DKK 590k | $86k |
| Austria | €77k | $84k |
| Belgium | €75k | $81k |
What this estimate rests on
The Performance Test Engineer baseline uses 23 US posted pay ranges. For Norway, 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 Norway
Performance Test Engineer salary in Norway: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Norway?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Norway is NOK 970k a year ($90k). The p10 is NOK 790k and the p90 is NOK 1.2M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer earn in Norway?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Norway earns a median of NOK 1.3M ($120k), with a range of NOK 1M to NOK 1.6M. Leads earn NOK 1.5M, 108% more than juniors at NOK 740k.
How does pay in Oslo compare with the rest of Norway?
Oslo is our only tracked city in Norway. Its pay factor is 1.05x the country median, about NOK 1M ($95k) for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer.
How does Norway compare with the US for Performance Test Engineer pay?
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in the US earns a median of $150k. In Norway the equivalent is $90k, which is 38% below the US figure. Norway ranks 8 of 36 countries; the Nordics median for this role is $81k.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Norway?
Roughly 64–71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about NOK 620k to NOK 690k a year on a NOK 970k 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 Norway?
PassRidge lists no live Performance Test Engineer listing in Norway today, and 4 QA listings across all roles in Norway. 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 Norway
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | NOK 540k | $50k |
| QA Automation Engineer | NOK 800k | $74k |
| SDET | NOK 860k | $81k |
| QA Lead / Manager | NOK 720k | $68k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | NOK 700k | $65k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | NOK 1.2M | $110k |
| Game QA Tester | NOK 430k | $41k |
| Accessibility Tester | NOK 640k | $60k |
| Business / Test Analyst | NOK 590k | $55k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | NOK 660k | $62k |
| Localization QA Tester | NOK 320k | $30k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | NOK 680k | $64k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | NOK 950k | $89k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | NOK 590k | $55k |
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