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Database Administrator vs QA Engineer salary

In Denmark, a database administrator earns about 4% more than a qa engineer $157,465 vs $150,891 per year.

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Technology
Database Administrator
$157,465/yr
Monthly
$13,117
Hourly
$76
Range
$106,450$219,824
10-yr outlook
+9%
Technology
QA Engineer
$150,891/yr
Monthly
$12,582
Hourly
$73
Range
$102,001$210,652
10-yr outlook
+20%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDatabase AdministratorQA Engineer
Entry (10th)$106,450$102,001
25th$131,950$126,446
Median$157,465$150,891
75th$188,637$180,764
Senior (90th)$219,824$210,652

National Denmark figures in DKK. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a database administrator or qa engineer earn more in Denmark?
A database administrator earns more, at about 1.030.000 kr. per year vs 987.000 kr. for a qa engineer — roughly 4% (43.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A database administrator typically earns 696.300 kr.–1.437.900 kr., while a qa engineer earns 667.200 kr.–1.377.900 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a database administrator averages about 85.800 kr. and a qa engineer about 82.300 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a database administrator earns about 696.300 kr. while a qa engineer earns about 667.200 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a database administrator earns about 1.437.900 kr. while a qa engineer earns about 1.377.900 kr. per year.
Are database administrator and qa engineer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.