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Frontend Developer vs QA Engineer salary

In Italy, a qa engineer earns about 24% more than a frontend developer $105,613 vs $85,083 per year.

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Technology
Frontend Developer
$85,083/yr
Monthly
$7,071
Hourly
$41
Range
$56,000$120,667
10-yr outlook
+16%
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Technology
QA Engineer
$105,613/yr
Monthly
$8,782
Hourly
$51
Range
$71,397$147,470
10-yr outlook
+20%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileFrontend DeveloperQA Engineer
Entry (10th)$56,000$71,397
25th$70,484$88,505
Median$85,083$105,613
75th$102,875$126,484
Senior (90th)$120,667$147,470

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a frontend developer or qa engineer earn more in Italy?
A qa engineer earns more, at about 92.600 € per year vs 74.600 € for a frontend developer — roughly 24% (18.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A frontend developer typically earns 49.100 €–105.800 €, while a qa engineer earns 62.600 €–129.300 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a frontend developer averages about 6200 € and a qa engineer about 7700 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a frontend developer earns about 49.100 € while a qa engineer earns about 62.600 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a frontend developer earns about 105.800 € while a qa engineer earns about 129.300 € per year.
Are frontend developer 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.