# Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in Sweden

Quality Assurance Engineer
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offers exciting opportunities in the growing market of Sweden. This role blends creative problem-solving with technical skills, providing competitive compensation packages.

Tax rateApprox. 32%DemandModerate to HighLast updated24 Jun 2026 [Share](#share)

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## Role overview

Operating as a professional Quality Assurance Engineer involves taking ownership of core delivery metrics and executing scalable industry practices. Successful management of these responsibilities helps distributed modern organizations remain highly competitive.

## Annual Salary – 2026

Reliable accuracy37 recent reports confirm data accuracy  ·  Upd: 24 Jun 2026

* PNG $56,600 Average Salary$34,900 - $43,800

Junior 0-2 years

$44,800 - $68,400

Mid-Level 3-5 years

$68,500 - $99,700

Senior 6+ years

### Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Take-Home Pay Expected monthly net income after localized tax deductions (approx. 32%) kr3,207 Hourly Rate Equivalent Based on standard 40-hour work week parameters kr17.69 - kr42.18 Annual Bonus Range Typical performance-based extra compensation kr5,660 - kr8,490 Equity & Stock Bonus Estimated capital compensation incentives Up to kr5,660

### Financial Planning & Budgets

Monthly Savings Target Recommended 32% baseline slice for future wealth security kr                        1,500 Retirement Contribution Target Recommended 12% allocation for long-term retirement accounts kr                        500 Maximum Housing Budget Suggested upper limit for monthly rent/mortgage and utilities Up to kr900 Emergency Safety Net Recommended 3 to 6 months liquidity cushion target kr14,150 - kr28,300

### Healthcare Infrastructure

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Universal state-subsidized healthcare infrastructure ecosystem. Core general medical accessibility metrics are entirely sustained via your dynamic localized tax bracket contributions (32%).

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## Salary Visualization

![Salary Distribution for Quality Assurance Engineer in Sweden - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/chart.php?p10=34900&p25=44800&p50=56600&p75=68400&p90=99700&currency=kr&currency_code=SEK&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Sweden)

![Salary Growth by Experience for Quality Assurance Engineer in Sweden - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/experience_chart.php?j_avg=39350&m_avg=56600&s_avg=84100&currency=kr&currency_code=SEK&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Sweden)

![Monthly Salary Breakdown for Quality Assurance Engineer in Sweden - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/pie_chart.php?taxes=1509&savings=1514&retirement=542&housing=943&disposable=207&currency=kr&currency_code=SEK&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Sweden)

## 12-Month Salary Trend

Over the past 12 months, the average compensation for Quality Assurance Engineer roles in Sweden has increased by 5.4%. The estimated average salary moved from kr53,700 in Aug 2025 to kr56,600 as of Jul 2026.

### Historical Salary Data Table

Time PeriodAverage Salary (Annual)Hourly Rate (Range)Jul 2026  kr56,600   kr18 - kr42 Jun 2026  kr55,900   kr17 - kr42 May 2026  kr56,000   kr18 - kr42 Apr 2026  kr56,200   kr18 - kr42 Mar 2026  kr56,000   kr18 - kr42 Feb 2026  kr55,300   kr17 - kr41 Jan 2026  kr54,100   kr17 - kr40 Dec 2025  kr54,900   kr17 - kr41 Nov 2025  kr55,100   kr17 - kr41 Oct 2025  kr54,500   kr17 - kr41 Sep 2025  kr53,600   kr17 - kr40 Aug 2025  kr53,700   kr17 - kr40

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## Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a strictly relevant technical field

### Professional Certifications

Industry Professional Certification Scrum Alliance CSD Google Cloud Professional

### Training & Development

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Access to online learning platforms and certification programs
*     Collaborative learning environments with peer programming

## Required Skills

### Core Skills

Task Prioritization Analytical Mindset Adaptability Problem-solving SQL Remote Collaboration System Design

### Trending Skills

AI Tooling Microservices Digital Literacy Docker Cloud Infrastructure

### Emerging Skills

Decentralized Data Assetization AI-Driven Analytics Serverless Architecture Edge Computing Vector DBs
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## Specifics

### Work Environment

Remote-first setup with completely autonomous hours

### Tools

Asana Trello Zoom

### Collaboration

Async-first communication models via standardized digital workspaces

### Time Zones

Adaptable scheduling with core operational overlap during European hours (CET/GMT)

## Benefits

### Common Benefits

Remote Work Options    Flexible Hours    Home Office Allowance    High-end Hardware Budget    Learning & Development Stipend    Compulsory Health Insurance Integration

### Additional Benefits

Mental Health Support    Coworking Space Access    Internet Allowance

## Market Trends * PNG

### Demand

Moderate to High

### Growth Rate

18% annual growth

### Remote Work

Availability: Moderate

Trend: Increasing remote opportunities with quarterly team meetups and annual company gatherings for maintaining team cohesion

#### Job Platforms

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#### Key Industries

Gaming Industry Data Analytics Telecommunications Clean Tech E-commerce

## Cross-Country Pay Scale

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Explore Quality Assurance Engineer salaries worldwide. Below you'll find a comparison of average annual compensation in different countries relative to the base rate in Sweden ($56,600).

[![Australia flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/au.svg) Australia$84,600 49% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/au/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Japan flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/jp.svg) Japan$46,600 18% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/jp/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Portugal flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/pt.svg) Portugal$38,000 33% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/pt/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Germany flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/de.svg) Germany$70,300 24% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/de/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Spain flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/es.svg) Spain$40,900 28% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/es/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![United Kingdom flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/gb.svg) United Kingdom$78,900 39% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/uk/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![France flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/fr.svg) France$53,200 6% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/fr/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Italy flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/it.svg) Italy$43,700 23% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/it/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Canada flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ca.svg) Canada$81,700 44% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ca/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![UAE flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ae.svg) UAE$67,500 19% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ae/quality-assurance-engineer.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the average Quality Assurance Engineer salary in Sweden?

The average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer in Sweden is $56,600 per year. Entry-level positions (Junior Level) start near $34,900 - $43,800, while experienced professionals (Senior Level) can earn up to $68,500 - $99,700.

### What skills are required for a Quality Assurance Engineer role?

Core skills include Task Prioritization, Analytical Mindset, Adaptability, Problem-solving. Trending industrial skills are AI Tooling, Microservices, Digital Literacy, while key emerging skills focus heavily on Decentralized Data Assetization, AI-Driven Analytics, Serverless Architecture.

### What is the job market outlook for Quality Assurance Engineers?

The job market currently shows a Moderate to High demand trajectory with a 18% annual growth trend factor. Remote availability remains active across modern employment hubs, primarily within sectors like Gaming Industry, Data Analytics, Telecommunications, Clean Tech.

### What benefits are typically offered to Quality Assurance Engineers in Sweden?

Common base benefits generally encompass Remote Work Options, Flexible Hours, Home Office Allowance, High-end Hardware Budget. Additional remote allowances and workspace bonuses frequently include elements like Mental Health Support, Coworking Space Access, Internet Allowance.

### What roles are similar to Quality Assurance Engineer?

Positions sharing overlapping technical responsibilities and operational workflows include Contract Quality Assurance Engineer, Junior Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer Consultant. These paths offer alternative vertical career progression steps within distributed ecosystems.

### What is the hourly rate for Quality Assurance Engineers in Sweden?

Calculated against standard full-time operational hours, Quality Assurance Engineers typically average between kr17.69 and kr42.18 per hour. Actual contractual rates vary by platform scale and specific niche mastery.

### What are the core and trending skills for Quality Assurance Engineers?

Fundamental foundational competencies focus on Task Prioritization, Analytical Mindset, Adaptability. To remain optimized for modern digital hiring cycles, candidates must actively integrate trending stacks like AI Tooling, Microservices, Digital Literacy alongside advanced systems like Decentralized Data Assetization, AI-Driven Analytics, Serverless Architecture.

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How We Estimate Salaries

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active job postings, and anonymous salary reports submitted by professionals.
We compare these sources and adjust the results using country-specific economic indicators,
including purchasing power parity (PPP), estimated average income taxes
(approximately 32%),
and local living costs in Sweden.
This approach helps us provide realistic salary benchmarks for remote jobs.

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