QA Automation Engineer salary in Milan, Italy
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Milan earns a median of €49k a year gross ($54k), from €40k at p10 to €60k at p90. Milan pays 1.10× the Italy median and 55% below the US median of $120k. About 1.4 million people live in Milan.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Milan
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €38k, lead €75k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €31k | €38k | €46k | $41k | |
| Mid-level | €40k | €49k | €60k | $54k | |
| Senior | €51k | €63k | €76k | $68k | |
| Lead | €62k | €75k | €92k | $82k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Italy median (€45k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Milan
Employers in Italy usually quote annual gross salary (RAL), often paid in 13 or 14 instalments.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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QA Automation Engineer salary in Milan: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Milan?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Milan is €49k a year ($54k). The p10 is €40k and the p90 is €60k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Milan with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Milan?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Milan earns a median of €63k ($68k), with a range of €51k to €76k. Leads reach €75k and juniors start near €38k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Milan?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Milan earns about €38k a year ($41k), between €31k and €46k. Pay rises to €49k at mid-level.
Is Milan a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Italy?
Milan ranks 1st of 10 tracked Italy cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of €45k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Milan?
Roughly 64-71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €31k to €35k a year, or €2,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Milan?
A €49k gross salary equals about €24 an hour on a 40-hour week (€4,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.