QA Lead / Manager salary in Hungary
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Hungary earns a median of HUF 13M ($36k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is HUF 11M to HUF 16M. 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 10M, leads reach HUF 21M.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Hungary
Gross annual pay in HUF. Junior pay is HUF 10M, lead pay is HUF 21M: leads earn 106% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 8.3M | HUF 10M | HUF 12M | $28k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 11M | HUF 13M | HUF 16M | $36k | |
| Senior | HUF 14M | HUF 17M | HUF 20M | $46k | |
| Lead | HUF 17M | HUF 21M | HUF 25M | $58k |
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 Hungary
Budapest pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of HUF 13M.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | B | 1.06× (+6%) | HUF 14M | HUF 11M–HUF 17M | $39k | 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 Lead / Manager on HUF 13M gross keeps roughly 63–69% after income tax and social contributions, about HUF 8.2M to HUF 9M 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
1 QA Lead / Manager role open today. Showing the closest matches from 8 QA listings in Hungary.
Quality Assurance Lead
LQA Game Tester (LatAm Spanish)
Senior Tester / Testkoordinator
0 listings in Hungary show a real posted pay range (0 for QA Lead / Manager). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Lead / Managers 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 Lead / Manager baseline uses 170 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 3 of 8.
QA Lead / Manager salary and jobs by city in Hungary
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Hungary by city.
QA Lead / Manager salary in Hungary: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Hungary?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Hungary is HUF 13M a year ($36k). The p10 is HUF 11M and the p90 is HUF 16M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager earn in Hungary?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Hungary earns a median of HUF 17M ($46k), with a range of HUF 14M to HUF 20M. Leads earn HUF 21M, 106% more than juniors at HUF 10M.
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 14M ($39k) for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager.
How does Hungary compare with the US for QA Lead / Manager pay?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in the US earns a median of $110k. In Hungary the equivalent is $36k, which is 67% below the US figure. Hungary ranks 30 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 Hungary?
Roughly 63–69% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about HUF 8.2M to HUF 9M a year on a HUF 13M 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 Hungary?
PassRidge lists 1 live QA Lead / Manager role in Hungary, and 8 QA listings across all roles in Hungary. 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 Hungary
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | HUF 9.8M | $27k |
| QA Automation Engineer | HUF 14M | $40k |
| SDET | HUF 16M | $43k |
| 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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