Mobile QA Engineer salary in Bulgaria
A mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in Bulgaria earns a median of BGN 56k ($31k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is BGN 46k to BGN 69k. That is 70% below the US median for the same role. Bulgaria ranks 32 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near BGN 42k, leads reach BGN 90k.
Mobile QA Engineer pay by level in Bulgaria
Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior pay is BGN 42k, lead pay is BGN 90k: leads earn 115% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 34k | BGN 42k | BGN 51k | $23k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 46k | BGN 56k | BGN 69k | $31k | |
| Senior | BGN 60k | BGN 74k | BGN 90k | $41k | |
| Lead | BGN 73k | BGN 90k | BGN 110k | $50k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Mobile QA Engineer pay by city in Bulgaria
Sofia pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of BGN 56k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | B | 1.08× (+8%) | BGN 61k | BGN 50k–BGN 74k | $34k | 3 |
| Plovdiv | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 50k | BGN 41k–BGN 61k | $28k | 1 |
| Varna | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 50k | BGN 41k–BGN 61k | $28k | 0 |
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 Bulgaria
A mid-level Mobile QA Engineer on BGN 56k gross keeps roughly 74–80% after income tax and social contributions, about BGN 41k to BGN 45k a year.
In Bulgaria, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, often quoted net in job ads. 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 Bulgaria
No Mobile QA Engineer role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 18 QA listings in Bulgaria.
Data Quality Analyst / Data Tester (Bulgaria/Romania)
Load Test Engineer
Junior QA Engineer
0 listings in Bulgaria show a real posted pay range (0 for Mobile QA Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Mobile QA Engineers in Bulgaria
Employer mix by share of listings (18 listings in Bulgaria). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies33%
- AI companies22%
- Healthtech companies17%
- Fintech companies11%
- Games studios11%
What this estimate rests on
The Mobile QA Engineer baseline uses 4 US posted pay ranges. For Bulgaria, 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.
Mobile QA Engineer salary and jobs by city in Bulgaria
Mobile QA Engineer jobs in Bulgaria by city.
Mobile QA Engineer salary in Bulgaria: FAQ
What is the average Mobile QA Engineer salary in Bulgaria?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in Bulgaria is BGN 56k a year ($31k). The p10 is BGN 46k and the p90 is BGN 69k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Mobile QA Engineer earn in Bulgaria?
A senior Mobile QA Engineer in Bulgaria earns a median of BGN 74k ($41k), with a range of BGN 60k to BGN 90k. Leads earn BGN 90k, 115% more than juniors at BGN 42k.
Which city in Bulgaria pays Mobile QA Engineers the most?
Sofia has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level Mobile QA Engineer at about BGN 61k ($34k). Varna sits at 0.88x, around BGN 50k.
How does Bulgaria compare with the US for Mobile QA Engineer pay?
A mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in the US earns a median of $110k. In Bulgaria the equivalent is $31k, which is 70% below the US figure. Bulgaria ranks 32 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $35k.
What is the take-home pay for a Mobile QA Engineer in Bulgaria?
Roughly 74–80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about BGN 41k to BGN 45k a year on a BGN 56k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Mobile QA Engineer jobs are open in Bulgaria?
PassRidge lists no live Mobile QA Engineer listing in Bulgaria today, and 18 QA listings across all roles in Bulgaria. 0 of the Mobile QA Engineer listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Bulgaria
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | BGN 44k | $24k |
| QA Automation Engineer | BGN 64k | $36k |
| SDET | BGN 70k | $39k |
| QA Lead / Manager | BGN 59k | $33k |
| Performance Test Engineer | BGN 78k | $44k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | BGN 96k | $54k |
| Game QA Tester | BGN 35k | $20k |
| Accessibility Tester | BGN 52k | $29k |
| Business / Test Analyst | BGN 47k | $26k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | BGN 53k | $30k |
| Localization QA Tester | BGN 26k | $14k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | BGN 55k | $31k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | BGN 77k | $43k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | BGN 48k | $27k |
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