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Backend Developer vs QA Engineer salary

In Poland, a qa engineer earns about 48% more than a backend developer $109,407 vs $74,165 per year.

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Technology
Backend Developer
$74,165/yr
Monthly
$6,180
Hourly
$36
Range
$47,471$106,803
10-yr outlook
+16%
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Technology
QA Engineer
$109,407/yr
Monthly
$9,126
Hourly
$53
Range
$73,955$152,722
10-yr outlook
+20%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileBackend DeveloperQA Engineer
Entry (10th)$47,471$73,955
25th$60,805$91,681
Median$74,165$109,407
75th$90,471$131,078
Senior (90th)$106,803$152,722

National Poland figures in PLN. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a backend developer or qa engineer earn more in Poland?
A qa engineer earns more, at about 416 000 zł per year vs 282 000 zł for a backend developer — roughly 48% (134 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A backend developer typically earns 180 500 zł–406 100 zł, while a qa engineer earns 281 200 zł–580 700 zł per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Poland?
On a monthly basis before tax, a backend developer averages about 23 500 zł and a qa engineer about 34 700 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a backend developer earns about 180 500 zł while a qa engineer earns about 281 200 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a backend developer earns about 406 100 zł while a qa engineer earns about 580 700 zł per year.
Are backend 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.