QA Automation Engineer jobs in Budapest, Hungary
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Budapest earn about HUF 15M gross a year ($42k), with most offers between HUF 13M and HUF 19M. Budapest has about 1.7 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Hungary cities we list. PassRidge lists 4 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Budapest
4 roles based in Budapest, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior QA Automation Specialist - Project (E
Medior QA Engineer
Medior QA Automation Engineer
Senior Test Automation Enigneer
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Budapest
Gross annual pay in HUF. Budapest is 1.06× the Hungary median (+6%), which is HUF 14M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 9.6M | HUF 12M | HUF 14M | $33k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 13M | HUF 15M | HUF 19M | $42k | |
| Senior | HUF 16M | HUF 19M | HUF 24M | $54k | |
| Lead | HUF 19M | HUF 23M | HUF 29M | $65k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Budapest.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Budapest
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.
- Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
- Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
- Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
- Pair with developers on testability and test data
- Report coverage and run-time trends to the team
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Budapest is on Europe/Budapest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Budapest: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Budapest?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Budapest earns a median of HUF 15M a year ($42k), with a p10 to p90 range of HUF 13M to HUF 19M. Junior pay starts near HUF 12M, senior pay is HUF 19M and leads reach HUF 23M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Budapest?
Yes: 4 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Budapest right now, 0 of them remote, and 4 in Hungary. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Budapest pay compare with the rest of Hungary?
Budapest ranks 1st of 1 Hungary cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is HUF 14M, so Budapest is above it. Against the US it is 65% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Budapest ask for?
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from Budapest?
Budapest is on Europe/Budapest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Budapest 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 Budapest starts at the higher of the city and national median.