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QA Engineer: United States vs Germany

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States pays 36% more

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United States

USD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$83,300

per year

Local Currency (USD)

$83,300

per year

PPP Adjusted

$74,514

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

14,640

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 0%

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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‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$83.3K
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
$61.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$74.5K
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
$88.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
14,640
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
10,658

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    QA Engineers in United States earn 36% more than in Germany (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Germany actually leads by 19%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a QA Engineer's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

United States pays QA Engineers an estimated $83,300 USD per year, which is 36% more than Germany's estimated $61,282 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $74,514 USD in United States 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 United States can buy about 14,640 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