QA Lead / Manager jobs in Varna, Bulgaria
QA Lead / Manager pay in Varna centres on BGN 52k ($29k) at mid-level, from BGN 42k to BGN 63k. Varna has about 319,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Bulgaria cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Bulgaria has 0, and remote roles can be done from Varna.
QA Lead / Manager openings we fill in Varna
The four levels PassRidge places in Varna. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Lead
Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Varna
Gross annual pay in BGN. Varna is 0.88× the Bulgaria median (-12%), which is BGN 59k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 33k | BGN 40k | BGN 49k | $22k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 42k | BGN 52k | BGN 63k | $29k | |
| Senior | BGN 54k | BGN 66k | BGN 80k | $36k | |
| Lead | BGN 67k | BGN 82k | BGN 100k | $46k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Varna.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Varna
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
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.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Bulgaria cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia | BGN 63k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Plovdiv | BGN 52k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Varna
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Varna: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Varna?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Varna earns a median of BGN 52k a year ($29k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 42k to BGN 63k. Junior pay starts near BGN 40k, senior pay is BGN 66k and leads reach BGN 82k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Varna?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Varna today, but Bulgaria has 0 and QA Lead / Manager 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 QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is BGN 59k, so Varna is below it. Against the US it is 74% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Varna ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager 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. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager 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.