Game QA Tester jobs in Varna, Bulgaria
Game QA Tester pay in Varna centres on BGN 31k ($17k) at mid-level, from BGN 25k to BGN 38k. Varna has about 319,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Bulgaria cities we list. No Game QA Tester listing is based here today; Bulgaria has 0, and remote roles can be done from Varna.
Game QA Tester openings we fill in Varna
The four levels PassRidge places in Varna. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior Game Tester
Game Tester
Senior Game Tester
Lead Game Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Game QA Tester pay by level in Varna
Gross annual pay in BGN. Varna is 0.88× the Bulgaria median (-12%), which is BGN 35k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 20k | BGN 25k | BGN 30k | $14k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 25k | BGN 31k | BGN 38k | $17k | |
| Senior | BGN 33k | BGN 40k | BGN 49k | $22k | |
| Lead | BGN 43k | BGN 52k | BGN 63k | $29k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Varna.
What a Game QA Tester does in Varna
Plays builds on PC, console and mobile to find bugs before players do.
- Run playtests against feature and release checklists
- Log bugs with video, build number and repro steps
- Check compliance on console certification lists
- Test performance, memory and save-state edge cases
- Regress fixed bugs on every build
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Varna is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Game QA Tester jobs in other Bulgaria cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia | BGN 38k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Plovdiv | BGN 31k | Game QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Varna
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Varna · Game QA Tester role guide · Hire a Game QA Tester
Game QA Tester jobs in Varna: FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Varna?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Varna earns a median of BGN 31k a year ($17k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 25k to BGN 38k. Junior pay starts near BGN 25k, senior pay is BGN 40k and leads reach BGN 52k.
Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Varna?
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Varna today, but Bulgaria has 0 and Game QA Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Varna pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Varna ranks 3rd of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is BGN 35k, so Varna is below it. Against the US it is 74% below the US median of $66k.
What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Varna ask for?
Plays builds on PC, console and mobile to find bugs before players do. Typical requirements: Attention to detail, Bug reporting, Platform certification, Unity / Unreal basics, Game genres. The tools named most often are Jira, Unity Test Framework, TestRail.
Can a Game QA Tester work with US or European teams from Varna?
Varna is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 40% of Game QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Game QA Tester job in Varna with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Varna starts at the higher of the city and national median.