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QA Engineer: Sweden vs Germany

Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany pays 7% more

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Sweden

SEK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$57,415

per year

Local Currency (SEK)

kr602,858

per year

PPP Adjusted

$72,330

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,731

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 33%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$61,282

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

€56,379

per year

PPP Adjusted

$88,558

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,658

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
$57.4K
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
$61.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
$72.3K
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
$88.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
9,731
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
10,658

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    QA Engineers in Germany earn 7% more than in Sweden (nominal USD).

  • ●

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Germany actually leads by 22%.

  • ●

    Using the Big Mac Index, a QA Engineer's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays QA Engineers more: Sweden or Germany?β–Ύ

Germany pays QA Engineers an estimated $61,282 USD per year, which is 7% more than Sweden's estimated $57,415 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a QA Engineer in Sweden vs Germany?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $72,330 USD in Sweden and $88,558 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for QA Engineers?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a QA Engineer in Sweden can buy about 9,731 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 10,658 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index