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Bulgaria · 0 open in Sofia · updated 2026-10-20

Game QA Tester salary in Sofia, Bulgaria

A mid-level Game QA Tester in Sofia earns a median of BGN 38k a year gross ($21k), from BGN 31k at p10 to BGN 46k at p90. Sofia pays 1.08× the Bulgaria median and 68% below the US median of $66k. About 1.2 million people live in Sofia.

Estimate · gross / year
BGN 38kmedian · mid-level · $21k
p10 BGN 31kp90 BGN 46k
Rank 1 of 3City factor 1.08×
Pay by level

Game QA Tester pay by level in Sofia

Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior BGN 30k, lead BGN 64k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorBGN 25kBGN 30kBGN 37k$17k
Mid-levelBGN 31kBGN 38kBGN 46k$21k
SeniorBGN 41kBGN 49kBGN 60k$27k
LeadBGN 52kBGN 64kBGN 78k$35k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Bulgaria median (BGN 35k) times a 1.08 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Sofia

Employers in Bulgaria usually quote monthly gross salary, often quoted net in job ads.

BGN 38kgross median / year
BGN 28k–BGN 30ktake-home / year (74-80%)
BGN 3,200gross / month
BGN 18gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Game QA Tester pay in other Bulgaria cities

Bulgaria overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Plovdiv0.88×BGN 25kBGN 31kBGN 38k
Varna0.88×BGN 25kBGN 31kBGN 38k
FAQ

Game QA Tester salary in Sofia: FAQ

What is the average Game QA Tester salary in Sofia?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in Sofia is BGN 38k a year ($21k). The p10 is BGN 31k and the p90 is BGN 46k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sofia with a city factor of 1.08.

How much does a senior Game QA Tester make in Sofia?

A senior Game QA Tester in Sofia earns a median of BGN 49k ($27k), with a range of BGN 41k to BGN 60k. Leads reach BGN 64k and juniors start near BGN 30k.

What is an entry-level Game QA Tester salary in Sofia?

A junior Game QA Tester in Sofia earns about BGN 30k a year ($17k), between BGN 25k and BGN 37k. Pay rises to BGN 38k at mid-level.

Is Sofia a good-paying city for Game QA Testers in Bulgaria?

Sofia ranks 1st of 3 tracked Bulgaria cities for this role, at 1.08x the national median of BGN 35k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.

What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in Sofia?

Roughly 74-80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about BGN 28k to BGN 30k a year, or BGN 2,500 a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Game QA Tester in Sofia?

A BGN 38k gross salary equals about BGN 18 an hour on a 40-hour week (BGN 3,200 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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