Manual QA Tester jobs in Sofia, Bulgaria
Manual QA Tester pay in Sofia centres on BGN 47k ($26k) at mid-level, from BGN 39k to BGN 58k. Sofia has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 Bulgaria cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Manual QA Tester role based here.
Manual QA Tester roles near Sofia
No Manual QA Tester listing is based in Sofia today, so these are the nearest in Bulgaria, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Specialist
Senior QA Manual, Remote
Junior QA Specialist @ A1 Competence Delivery Center
QA/Configuration Engineer
Junior QA Tester
QA Tester
Senior QA Tester
Lead QA Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in Sofia
Gross annual pay in BGN. Sofia is 1.08× the Bulgaria median (+8%), which is BGN 44k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 30k | BGN 36k | BGN 44k | $20k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 39k | BGN 47k | BGN 58k | $26k | |
| Senior | BGN 48k | BGN 59k | BGN 72k | $33k | |
| Lead | BGN 57k | BGN 69k | BGN 84k | $38k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Manual QA Tester salary page for Sofia.
What a Manual QA Tester does in Sofia
Exploratory, regression and acceptance testing on web and mobile products.
- Design and run test cases from requirements and tickets
- Run exploratory sessions and write reproducible bug reports
- Own regression passes before every release
- Verify fixes and close the loop with developers
- Keep test cases and test data current in the test-management tool
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Sofia 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.
Manual QA Tester jobs in other Bulgaria cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | BGN 38k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
| Varna | BGN 38k | Manual QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Sofia
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Manual QA Tester jobs in Sofia: FAQ
How much does a Manual QA Tester earn in Sofia?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Sofia earns a median of BGN 47k a year ($26k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 39k to BGN 58k. Junior pay starts near BGN 36k, senior pay is BGN 59k and leads reach BGN 69k.
Are there Manual QA Tester jobs in Sofia?
Yes: 1 open Manual QA Tester role is based in Sofia right now, 0 of them remote, and 5 in Bulgaria. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Sofia pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Sofia ranks 1st of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for Manual QA Tester pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is BGN 44k, so Sofia is above it. Against the US it is 68% below the US median of $82k.
What skills do Manual QA Tester jobs in Sofia ask for?
Exploratory, regression and acceptance testing on web and mobile products. Typical requirements: Test design, Bug reporting, API basics, SQL basics, Test management tools. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Postman, BrowserStack.
Can a Manual QA Tester work with US or European teams from Sofia?
Sofia 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. 55% of Manual QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Manual QA Tester job in Sofia 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 Sofia starts at the higher of the city and national median.