Performance Test Engineer salary in Bulgaria
Performance Test Engineer pay in Bulgaria centres on BGN 78k a year ($44k) at mid-level. Expect BGN 64k at the low end and BGN 96k at the high end. 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 60k, leads reach BGN 120k.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Bulgaria
Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior pay is BGN 60k, lead pay is BGN 120k: leads earn 108% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 49k | BGN 60k | BGN 73k | $33k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 64k | BGN 78k | BGN 96k | $44k | |
| Senior | BGN 85k | BGN 100k | BGN 130k | $57k | |
| Lead | BGN 100k | BGN 120k | BGN 150k | $69k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Performance Test 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 78k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | B | 1.08× (+8%) | BGN 85k | BGN 69k–BGN 100k | $47k | 3 |
| Plovdiv | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 69k | BGN 57k–BGN 84k | $38k | 1 |
| Varna | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 69k | BGN 57k–BGN 84k | $38k | 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 Performance Test Engineer on BGN 78k gross keeps roughly 74–80% after income tax and social contributions, about BGN 58k to BGN 62k 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
1 Performance Test Engineer role open today. Showing the closest matches from 18 QA listings in Bulgaria.
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Data Quality Analyst / Data Tester (Bulgaria/Romania)
Junior QA Engineer
0 listings in Bulgaria show a real posted pay range (0 for Performance Test Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Performance Test 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 Performance Test Engineer baseline uses 23 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 5 of 8.
Performance Test Engineer salary and jobs by city in Bulgaria
Performance Test Engineer salary in Bulgaria: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Bulgaria?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Bulgaria is BGN 78k a year ($44k). The p10 is BGN 64k and the p90 is BGN 96k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer earn in Bulgaria?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Bulgaria earns a median of BGN 100k ($57k), with a range of BGN 85k to BGN 130k. Leads earn BGN 120k, 108% more than juniors at BGN 60k.
Which city in Bulgaria pays Performance Test Engineers the most?
Sofia has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level Performance Test Engineer at about BGN 85k ($47k). Varna sits at 0.88x, around BGN 69k.
How does Bulgaria compare with the US for Performance Test Engineer pay?
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in the US earns a median of $150k. In Bulgaria the equivalent is $44k, which is 70% below the US figure. Bulgaria ranks 32 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $49k.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test 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 58k to BGN 62k a year on a BGN 78k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Performance Test Engineer jobs are open in Bulgaria?
PassRidge lists 1 live Performance Test Engineer role in Bulgaria, and 18 QA listings across all roles in Bulgaria. 0 of the Performance Test 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 |
| Mobile QA Engineer | BGN 56k | $31k |
| 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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