SDET salary in Bulgaria
SDET pay in Bulgaria centres on BGN 70k a year ($39k) at mid-level. Expect BGN 57k at the low end and BGN 85k 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 53k, leads reach BGN 110k.
SDET pay by level in Bulgaria
Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior pay is BGN 53k, lead pay is BGN 110k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 44k | BGN 53k | BGN 65k | $30k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 57k | BGN 70k | BGN 85k | $39k | |
| Senior | BGN 73k | BGN 89k | BGN 110k | $49k | |
| Lead | BGN 87k | BGN 110k | BGN 130k | $59k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
SDET pay by city in Bulgaria
Sofia pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of BGN 70k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | B | 1.08× (+8%) | BGN 75k | BGN 62k–BGN 92k | $42k | 3 |
| Plovdiv | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 61k | BGN 50k–BGN 75k | $34k | 1 |
| Varna | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 61k | BGN 50k–BGN 75k | $34k | 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 SDET on BGN 70k gross keeps roughly 74–80% after income tax and social contributions, about BGN 52k to BGN 56k 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
1 SDET role open today. Showing the closest matches from 18 QA listings in Bulgaria.
Quality Engineer
Junior QA Engineer
Junior QA Engineer
0 listings in Bulgaria show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs 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 SDET baseline uses 124 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 5 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Bulgaria
SDET jobs in Bulgaria by city.
SDET salary in Bulgaria: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Bulgaria?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Bulgaria is BGN 70k a year ($39k). The p10 is BGN 57k and the p90 is BGN 85k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Bulgaria?
A senior SDET in Bulgaria earns a median of BGN 89k ($49k), with a range of BGN 73k to BGN 110k. Leads earn BGN 110k, 100% more than juniors at BGN 53k.
Which city in Bulgaria pays SDETs the most?
Sofia has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about BGN 75k ($42k). Varna sits at 0.88x, around BGN 61k.
How does Bulgaria compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Bulgaria the equivalent is $39k, which is 70% below the US figure. Bulgaria ranks 32 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $43k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Bulgaria?
Roughly 74–80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about BGN 52k to BGN 56k a year on a BGN 70k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many SDET jobs are open in Bulgaria?
PassRidge lists 1 live SDET role in Bulgaria, and 18 QA listings across all roles in Bulgaria. 0 of the SDET 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 |
| QA Lead / Manager | BGN 59k | $33k |
| 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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