QA Automation Engineer salary in Hungary
QA Automation Engineer pay in Hungary centres on HUF 14M a year ($40k) at mid-level. Expect HUF 12M at the low end and HUF 18M 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 11M, leads reach HUF 22M.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Hungary
Gross annual pay in HUF. Junior pay is HUF 11M, lead pay is HUF 22M: leads earn 99% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 9.1M | HUF 11M | HUF 14M | $31k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 12M | HUF 14M | HUF 18M | $40k | |
| Senior | HUF 15M | HUF 18M | HUF 22M | $51k | |
| Lead | HUF 18M | HUF 22M | HUF 27M | $61k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
QA Automation 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 14M.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | B | 1.06× (+6%) | HUF 15M | HUF 13M–HUF 19M | $42k | 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 QA Automation Engineer on HUF 14M gross keeps roughly 63–69% after income tax and social contributions, about HUF 8.8M to HUF 9.7M 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.
Live QA Automation Engineer roles in Hungary
4 QA Automation Engineer roles are open in Hungary, from a total of 8 QA listings in the country.
Senior QA Automation Specialist - Project (E
Medior QA Engineer
Medior QA Automation Engineer
0 listings in Hungary show a real posted pay range (0 for QA Automation Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Automation 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 QA Automation Engineer baseline uses 1105 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 5 of 8.
QA Automation Engineer salary and jobs by city in Hungary
QA Automation Engineer salary in Hungary: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Hungary?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Hungary is HUF 14M a year ($40k). The p10 is HUF 12M and the p90 is HUF 18M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer earn in Hungary?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Hungary earns a median of HUF 18M ($51k), with a range of HUF 15M to HUF 22M. Leads earn HUF 22M, 99% more than juniors at HUF 11M.
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 15M ($42k) for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer.
How does Hungary compare with the US for QA Automation Engineer pay?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in the US earns a median of $120k. In Hungary the equivalent is $40k, which is 67% below the US figure. Hungary ranks 30 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $40k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation 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 8.8M to HUF 9.7M a year on a HUF 14M gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many QA Automation Engineer jobs are open in Hungary?
PassRidge lists 4 live QA Automation Engineer roles in Hungary, and 8 QA listings across all roles in Hungary. 0 of the QA Automation 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 |
| 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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