QA Lead / Manager salary in Denmark
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Denmark earns a median of DKK 440k ($64k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is DKK 360k to DKK 540k. 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 340k, leads reach DKK 710k.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Denmark
Gross annual pay in DKK. Junior pay is DKK 340k, lead pay is DKK 710k: leads earn 106% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | DKK 280k | DKK 340k | DKK 420k | $50k | |
| Mid-level | DKK 360k | DKK 440k | DKK 540k | $64k | |
| Senior | DKK 460k | DKK 560k | DKK 690k | $82k | |
| Lead | DKK 580k | DKK 710k | DKK 860k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
QA Lead / Manager pay by city in Denmark
Copenhagen pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of DKK 440k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | A | 1.06× (+6%) | DKK 470k | DKK 390k–DKK 570k | $68k | 5 |
| Aarhus | C | 0.91× (-9%) | DKK 400k | DKK 330k–DKK 490k | $58k | 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 QA Lead / Manager on DKK 440k gross keeps roughly 56–63% after income tax and social contributions, about DKK 250k to DKK 280k 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
No QA Lead / Manager role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 9 QA listings in Denmark.
Test Analyst
Junior Linguistic QA Tester
Senior Performance Engineer
0 listings in Denmark show a real posted pay range (0 for QA Lead / Manager). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Lead / Managers 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 QA Lead / Manager median in countries closest to Denmark on our pay index.
| Country | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £51k | $65k |
| Austria | €58k | $63k |
| Germany | €61k | $66k |
| Netherlands | €61k | $66k |
| Belgium | €56k | $61k |
| Norway | NOK 720k | $68k |
What this estimate rests on
The QA Lead / Manager baseline uses 170 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 3 of 8.
QA Lead / Manager salary and jobs by city in Denmark
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Denmark by city.
QA Lead / Manager salary in Denmark: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Denmark?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Denmark is DKK 440k a year ($64k). The p10 is DKK 360k and the p90 is DKK 540k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager earn in Denmark?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Denmark earns a median of DKK 560k ($82k), with a range of DKK 460k to DKK 690k. Leads earn DKK 710k, 106% more than juniors at DKK 340k.
Which city in Denmark pays QA Lead / Managers the most?
Copenhagen has the highest pay factor at 1.06x the country median, which puts a mid-level QA Lead / Manager at about DKK 470k ($68k). Aarhus sits at 0.91x, around DKK 400k.
How does Denmark compare with the US for QA Lead / Manager pay?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in the US earns a median of $110k. In Denmark the equivalent is $64k, which is 42% below the US figure. Denmark ranks 12 of 36 countries; the Nordics median for this role is $61k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Denmark?
Roughly 56–63% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about DKK 250k to DKK 280k a year on a DKK 440k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many QA Lead / Manager jobs are open in Denmark?
PassRidge lists no live QA Lead / Manager listing in Denmark today, and 9 QA listings across all roles in Denmark. 0 of the QA Lead / Manager 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 |
| Mobile QA Engineer | DKK 430k | $62k |
| Performance Test Engineer | DKK 590k | $86k |
| 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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