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Denmark · 0 open in Aarhus · updated 2026-10-20

QA Automation Engineer salary in Aarhus, Denmark

A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 440k a year gross ($64k), from DKK 360k at p10 to DKK 540k at p90. Aarhus pays 0.91× the Denmark median and 47% below the US median of $120k. About 285,000 people live in Aarhus.

Estimate · gross / year
DKK 440kmedian · mid-level · $64k
p10 DKK 360kp90 DKK 540k
Rank 2 of 2City factor 0.91×
Pay by level

QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Aarhus

Gross annual pay in DKK. Junior DKK 340k, lead DKK 680k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorDKK 280kDKK 340kDKK 420k$49k
Mid-levelDKK 360kDKK 440kDKK 540k$64k
SeniorDKK 460kDKK 560kDKK 690k$82k
LeadDKK 560kDKK 680kDKK 830k$98k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Denmark median (DKK 490k) times a 0.91 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Aarhus

Employers in Denmark usually quote monthly salary including pension contributions in many contracts.

DKK 440kgross median / year
DKK 250k–DKK 280ktake-home / year (56-63%)
DKK 37kgross / month
DKK 210gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

QA Automation Engineer pay in other Denmark cities

Denmark overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Copenhagen1.06×DKK 420kDKK 520kDKK 630k
FAQ

QA Automation Engineer salary in Aarhus: FAQ

What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Aarhus?

The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Aarhus is DKK 440k a year ($64k). The p10 is DKK 360k and the p90 is DKK 540k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Aarhus with a city factor of 0.91.

How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Aarhus?

A senior QA Automation Engineer in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 560k ($82k), with a range of DKK 460k to DKK 690k. Leads reach DKK 680k and juniors start near DKK 340k.

What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Aarhus?

A junior QA Automation Engineer in Aarhus earns about DKK 340k a year ($49k), between DKK 280k and DKK 420k. Pay rises to DKK 440k at mid-level.

Is Aarhus a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Denmark?

Aarhus ranks 2nd of 2 tracked Denmark cities for this role, at 0.91x the national median of DKK 490k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Aarhus?

Roughly 56-63% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about DKK 250k to DKK 280k a year, or DKK 22k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Aarhus?

A DKK 440k gross salary equals about DKK 210 an hour on a 40-hour week (DKK 37k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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