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Hungary · 2 open in Budapest · updated 2026-10-20

Manual QA Tester salary in Budapest, Hungary

A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Budapest earns a median of HUF 10M a year gross ($29k), from HUF 8.5M at p10 to HUF 13M at p90. Budapest pays 1.06× the Hungary median and 65% below the US median of $82k. About 1.7 million people live in Budapest.

Estimate · gross / year
HUF 10Mmedian · mid-level · $29k
p10 HUF 8.5Mp90 HUF 13M
Rank 1 of 1City factor 1.06×
Pay by level

Manual QA Tester pay by level in Budapest

Gross annual pay in HUF. Junior HUF 8M, lead HUF 15M. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorHUF 6.5MHUF 8MHUF 9.7M$22k
Mid-levelHUF 8.5MHUF 10MHUF 13M$29k
SeniorHUF 11MHUF 13MHUF 16M$36k
LeadHUF 12MHUF 15MHUF 18M$42k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Hungary median (HUF 9.8M) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Budapest

Employers in Hungary usually quote monthly gross salary, often quoted in HUF thousands.

HUF 10Mgross median / year
HUF 6.3M–HUF 6.9Mtake-home / year (63-69%)
HUF 830kgross / month
HUF 4,800gross / hour, 40 h week

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

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Manual QA Tester pay in other Hungary cities

Hungary overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
FAQ

Manual QA Tester salary in Budapest: FAQ

What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Budapest?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Budapest is HUF 10M a year ($29k). The p10 is HUF 8.5M and the p90 is HUF 13M. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Budapest with a city factor of 1.06.

How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in Budapest?

A senior Manual QA Tester in Budapest earns a median of HUF 13M ($36k), with a range of HUF 11M to HUF 16M. Leads reach HUF 15M and juniors start near HUF 8M.

What is an entry-level Manual QA Tester salary in Budapest?

A junior Manual QA Tester in Budapest earns about HUF 8M a year ($22k), between HUF 6.5M and HUF 9.7M. Pay rises to HUF 10M at mid-level.

Is Budapest a good-paying city for Manual QA Testers in Hungary?

Budapest ranks 1st of 1 tracked Hungary cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of HUF 9.8M. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.

What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in Budapest?

Roughly 63-69% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about HUF 6.3M to HUF 6.9M a year, or HUF 550k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Manual QA Tester in Budapest?

A HUF 10M gross salary equals about HUF 4,800 an hour on a 40-hour week (HUF 830k 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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