QA Automation Engineer salary in Brussels, Belgium
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Brussels earns a median of €65k a year gross ($70k), from €53k at p10 to €79k at p90. Brussels pays 1.05× the Belgium median and 42% below the US median of $120k. About 1 million people live in Brussels.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Brussels
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €50k, lead €99k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €41k | €50k | €61k | $54k | |
| Mid-level | €53k | €65k | €79k | $70k | |
| Senior | €67k | €82k | €100k | $89k | |
| Lead | €81k | €99k | €120k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Belgium median (€62k) times a 1.05 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Brussels
Employers in Belgium usually quote annual gross salary with a 13th-month bonus common.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
QA Automation Engineer pay in other Belgium cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp | 0.88× | €44k | €54k | €66k |
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QA Automation Engineer salary in Brussels: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Brussels?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Brussels is €65k a year ($70k). The p10 is €53k and the p90 is €79k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Brussels with a city factor of 1.05.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Brussels?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Brussels earns a median of €82k ($89k), with a range of €67k to €100k. Leads reach €99k and juniors start near €50k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Brussels?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Brussels earns about €50k a year ($54k), between €41k and €61k. Pay rises to €65k at mid-level.
Is Brussels a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Belgium?
Brussels ranks 1st of 2 tracked Belgium cities for this role, at 1.05x the national median of €62k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Brussels?
Roughly 54-61% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €35k to €40k a year, or €3,100 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Brussels?
A €65k gross salary equals about €31 an hour on a 40-hour week (€5,400 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.