QA Lead / Manager salary in Bulgaria
QA Lead / Manager pay in Bulgaria centres on BGN 59k a year ($33k) at mid-level. Expect BGN 48k at the low end and BGN 72k 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 45k, leads reach BGN 93k.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Bulgaria
Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior pay is BGN 45k, lead pay is BGN 93k: leads earn 106% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 37k | BGN 45k | BGN 55k | $25k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 48k | BGN 59k | BGN 72k | $33k | |
| Senior | BGN 61k | BGN 75k | BGN 91k | $41k | |
| Lead | BGN 76k | BGN 93k | BGN 110k | $52k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
QA Lead / Manager pay by city in Bulgaria
Sofia pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of BGN 59k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | B | 1.08× (+8%) | BGN 63k | BGN 52k–BGN 77k | $35k | 3 |
| Plovdiv | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 52k | BGN 42k–BGN 63k | $29k | 1 |
| Varna | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 52k | BGN 42k–BGN 63k | $29k | 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 QA Lead / Manager on BGN 59k gross keeps roughly 74–80% after income tax and social contributions, about BGN 44k to BGN 47k 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 QA Lead / Manager role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 18 QA listings in Bulgaria.
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0 listings in Bulgaria show a real posted pay range (0 for QA Lead / Manager). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Lead / Managers 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 QA Lead / Manager baseline uses 170 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.
QA Lead / Manager salary and jobs by city in Bulgaria
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Bulgaria by city.
QA Lead / Manager salary in Bulgaria: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Bulgaria?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Bulgaria is BGN 59k a year ($33k). The p10 is BGN 48k and the p90 is BGN 72k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager earn in Bulgaria?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Bulgaria earns a median of BGN 75k ($41k), with a range of BGN 61k to BGN 91k. Leads earn BGN 93k, 106% more than juniors at BGN 45k.
Which city in Bulgaria pays QA Lead / Managers the most?
Sofia has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level QA Lead / Manager at about BGN 63k ($35k). Varna sits at 0.88x, around BGN 52k.
How does Bulgaria compare with the US for QA Lead / Manager pay?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in the US earns a median of $110k. In Bulgaria the equivalent is $33k, which is 70% below the US figure. Bulgaria ranks 32 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $36k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Bulgaria?
Roughly 74–80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about BGN 44k to BGN 47k a year on a BGN 59k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many QA Lead / Manager jobs are open in Bulgaria?
PassRidge lists no live QA Lead / Manager listing in Bulgaria today, and 18 QA listings across all roles in Bulgaria. 0 of the QA Lead / Manager 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 |
| Mobile QA Engineer | BGN 56k | $31k |
| 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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