Performance Test Engineer salary in Hungary
Performance Test Engineer pay in Hungary centres on HUF 18M a year ($49k) at mid-level. Expect HUF 14M at the low end and HUF 21M 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 13M, leads reach HUF 28M.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Hungary
Gross annual pay in HUF. Junior pay is HUF 13M, lead pay is HUF 28M: leads earn 108% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 11M | HUF 13M | HUF 16M | $37k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 14M | HUF 18M | HUF 21M | $49k | |
| Senior | HUF 19M | HUF 23M | HUF 28M | $64k | |
| Lead | HUF 23M | HUF 28M | HUF 34M | $77k |
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 Hungary
Budapest pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of HUF 18M.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | B | 1.06× (+6%) | HUF 19M | HUF 15M–HUF 23M | $52k | 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 Performance Test Engineer on HUF 18M gross keeps roughly 63–69% after income tax and social contributions, about HUF 11M to HUF 12M 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
No Performance Test Engineer role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 8 QA listings in Hungary.
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0 listings in Hungary show a real posted pay range (0 for Performance Test Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Performance Test Engineers 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 Performance Test Engineer baseline uses 23 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.
Performance Test Engineer salary and jobs by city in Hungary
Performance Test Engineer salary in Hungary: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Hungary?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Hungary is HUF 18M a year ($49k). The p10 is HUF 14M and the p90 is HUF 21M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer earn in Hungary?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Hungary earns a median of HUF 23M ($64k), with a range of HUF 19M to HUF 28M. Leads earn HUF 28M, 108% more than juniors at HUF 13M.
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 19M ($52k) for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer.
How does Hungary compare with the US for Performance Test Engineer pay?
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in the US earns a median of $150k. In Hungary the equivalent is $49k, which is 67% below the US figure. Hungary ranks 30 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 Hungary?
Roughly 63–69% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about HUF 11M to HUF 12M a year on a HUF 18M 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 Hungary?
PassRidge lists no live Performance Test Engineer listing in Hungary today, and 8 QA listings across all roles in Hungary. 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 Hungary
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | HUF 9.8M | $27k |
| QA Automation Engineer | HUF 14M | $40k |
| SDET | HUF 16M | $43k |
| QA Lead / Manager | HUF 13M | $36k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | HUF 13M | $35k |
| 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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