Manual QA Tester salary in Hungary
Manual QA Tester pay in Hungary centres on HUF 9.8M a year ($27k) at mid-level. Expect HUF 8M at the low end and HUF 12M at the high end. That is 67% below the US median for the same role. Hungary ranks 30 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near HUF 7.5M, leads reach HUF 14M.
Manual QA Tester pay by level in Hungary
Gross annual pay in HUF. Junior pay is HUF 7.5M, lead pay is HUF 14M: leads earn 90% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 6.2M | HUF 7.5M | HUF 9.2M | $21k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 8M | HUF 9.8M | HUF 12M | $27k | |
| Senior | HUF 10M | HUF 12M | HUF 15M | $34k | |
| Lead | HUF 12M | HUF 14M | HUF 17M | $40k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Manual QA Tester pay by city in Hungary
Budapest pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of HUF 9.8M.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | B | 1.06× (+6%) | HUF 10M | HUF 8.5M–HUF 13M | $29k | 7 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Hungary
A mid-level Manual QA Tester on HUF 9.8M gross keeps roughly 63–69% after income tax and social contributions, about HUF 6.2M to HUF 6.8M a year.
In Hungary, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, often quoted in HUF thousands. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Hungary
2 Manual QA Tester roles open today. Showing the closest matches from 8 QA listings in Hungary.
Senior Tester / Testkoordinator
Manual Tester - Quality Assurance
Senior QA Automation Specialist - Project (E
0 listings in Hungary show a real posted pay range (0 for Manual QA Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Manual QA Testers in Hungary
Employer mix by share of listings (8 listings in Hungary). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies38%
- Fintech companies25%
- Games studios12%
- AI companies12%
- E-commerce companies12%
What this estimate rests on
The Manual QA Tester baseline uses 911 US posted pay ranges. For Hungary, the country index is calibrated on 135 non-US observations in Central & Eastern Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
Manual QA Tester salary and jobs by city in Hungary
Manual QA Tester jobs in Hungary by city.
Manual QA Tester salary in Hungary: FAQ
What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Hungary?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Hungary is HUF 9.8M a year ($27k). The p10 is HUF 8M and the p90 is HUF 12M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Manual QA Tester earn in Hungary?
A senior Manual QA Tester in Hungary earns a median of HUF 12M ($34k), with a range of HUF 10M to HUF 15M. Leads earn HUF 14M, 90% more than juniors at HUF 7.5M.
How does pay in Budapest compare with the rest of Hungary?
Budapest is our only tracked city in Hungary. Its pay factor is 1.06x the country median, about HUF 10M ($29k) for a mid-level Manual QA Tester.
How does Hungary compare with the US for Manual QA Tester pay?
A mid-level Manual QA Tester in the US earns a median of $82k. In Hungary the equivalent is $27k, which is 67% below the US figure. Hungary ranks 30 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $27k.
What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in Hungary?
Roughly 63–69% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about HUF 6.2M to HUF 6.8M a year on a HUF 9.8M gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Manual QA Tester jobs are open in Hungary?
PassRidge lists 2 live Manual QA Tester roles in Hungary, and 8 QA listings across all roles in Hungary. 0 of the Manual QA Tester listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Hungary
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| QA Automation Engineer | HUF 14M | $40k |
| SDET | HUF 16M | $43k |
| QA Lead / Manager | HUF 13M | $36k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | HUF 13M | $35k |
| Performance Test Engineer | HUF 18M | $49k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | HUF 22M | $60k |
| Game QA Tester | HUF 7.9M | $22k |
| Accessibility Tester | HUF 12M | $32k |
| Business / Test Analyst | HUF 11M | $29k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | HUF 12M | $33k |
| Localization QA Tester | HUF 5.7M | $16k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | HUF 12M | $34k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | HUF 17M | $48k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | HUF 11M | $30k |
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