Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Hungary
The median gross salary for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Hungary is HUF 17M ($48k), with most offers between HUF 14M and HUF 21M. 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 27M.
Release / DevOps Engineer pay by level in Hungary
Gross annual pay in HUF. Junior pay is HUF 13M, lead pay is HUF 27M: leads earn 105% 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 | $36k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 14M | HUF 17M | HUF 21M | $48k | |
| Senior | HUF 18M | HUF 22M | HUF 27M | $61k | |
| Lead | HUF 22M | HUF 27M | HUF 33M | $75k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Release / DevOps 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 17M.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | B | 1.06× (+6%) | HUF 18M | HUF 15M–HUF 22M | $51k | 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 Release / DevOps Engineer on HUF 17M 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 Release / DevOps 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 Release / DevOps Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Release / DevOps 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 Release / DevOps Engineer baseline uses 10 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.
Release / DevOps Engineer salary and jobs by city in Hungary
Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Hungary: FAQ
What is the average Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Hungary?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Hungary is HUF 17M a year ($48k). 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 Release / DevOps Engineer earn in Hungary?
A senior Release / DevOps Engineer in Hungary earns a median of HUF 22M ($61k), with a range of HUF 18M to HUF 27M. Leads earn HUF 27M, 105% 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 18M ($51k) for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer.
How does Hungary compare with the US for Release / DevOps Engineer pay?
A mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in the US earns a median of $140k. In Hungary the equivalent is $48k, which is 67% below the US figure. Hungary ranks 30 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $48k.
What is the take-home pay for a Release / DevOps 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 17M gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Release / DevOps Engineer jobs are open in Hungary?
PassRidge lists no live Release / DevOps Engineer listing in Hungary today, and 8 QA listings across all roles in Hungary. 0 of the Release / DevOps 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 |
| 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 |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | HUF 11M | $30k |
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