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

QA Lead / Manager salary in Aarhus, Denmark

A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 400k a year gross ($58k), from DKK 330k at p10 to DKK 490k at p90. Aarhus pays 0.91× the Denmark median and 47% below the US median of $110k. About 285,000 people live in Aarhus.

Estimate · gross / year
DKK 400kmedian · mid-level · $58k
p10 DKK 330kp90 DKK 490k
Rank 2 of 2City factor 0.91×
Pay by level

QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Aarhus

Gross annual pay in DKK. Junior DKK 310k, lead DKK 640k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorDKK 260kDKK 310kDKK 380k$45k
Mid-levelDKK 330kDKK 400kDKK 490k$58k
SeniorDKK 420kDKK 510kDKK 630k$74k
LeadDKK 530kDKK 640kDKK 780k$93k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Denmark median (DKK 440k) 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 400kgross median / year
DKK 220k–DKK 250ktake-home / year (56-63%)
DKK 33kgross / month
DKK 190gross / hour, 40 h week

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

Other cities

QA Lead / Manager pay in other Denmark cities

Denmark overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Copenhagen1.06×DKK 390kDKK 470kDKK 570k
FAQ

QA Lead / Manager salary in Aarhus: FAQ

What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Aarhus?

The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Aarhus is DKK 400k a year ($58k). The p10 is DKK 330k and the p90 is DKK 490k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Aarhus with a city factor of 0.91.

How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager make in Aarhus?

A senior QA Lead / Manager in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 510k ($74k), with a range of DKK 420k to DKK 630k. Leads reach DKK 640k and juniors start near DKK 310k.

What is an entry-level QA Lead / Manager salary in Aarhus?

A junior QA Lead / Manager in Aarhus earns about DKK 310k a year ($45k), between DKK 260k and DKK 380k. Pay rises to DKK 400k at mid-level.

Is Aarhus a good-paying city for QA Lead / Managers in Denmark?

Aarhus ranks 2nd of 2 tracked Denmark cities for this role, at 0.91x the national median of DKK 440k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Aarhus?

Roughly 56-63% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about DKK 220k to DKK 250k a year, or DKK 20k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a QA Lead / Manager in Aarhus?

A DKK 400k gross salary equals about DKK 190 an hour on a 40-hour week (DKK 33k 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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