SDET salary in Sofia, Bulgaria
A mid-level SDET in Sofia earns a median of BGN 75k a year gross ($42k), from BGN 62k at p10 to BGN 92k at p90. Sofia pays 1.08× the Bulgaria median and 68% below the US median of $130k. About 1.2 million people live in Sofia.
SDET pay by level in Sofia
Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior BGN 58k, lead BGN 120k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 47k | BGN 58k | BGN 70k | $32k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 62k | BGN 75k | BGN 92k | $42k | |
| Senior | BGN 79k | BGN 96k | BGN 120k | $53k | |
| Lead | BGN 94k | BGN 120k | BGN 140k | $64k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Bulgaria median (BGN 70k) times a 1.08 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Sofia
Employers in Bulgaria usually quote monthly gross salary, often quoted net in job ads.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Sofia: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Sofia?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Sofia is BGN 75k a year ($42k). The p10 is BGN 62k and the p90 is BGN 92k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sofia with a city factor of 1.08.
How much does a senior SDET make in Sofia?
A senior SDET in Sofia earns a median of BGN 96k ($53k), with a range of BGN 79k to BGN 120k. Leads reach BGN 120k and juniors start near BGN 58k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Sofia?
A junior SDET in Sofia earns about BGN 58k a year ($32k), between BGN 47k and BGN 70k. Pay rises to BGN 75k at mid-level.
Is Sofia a good-paying city for SDETs in Bulgaria?
Sofia ranks 1st of 3 tracked Bulgaria cities for this role, at 1.08x the national median of BGN 70k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Sofia?
Roughly 74-80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about BGN 56k to BGN 60k a year, or BGN 4,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Sofia?
A BGN 75k gross salary equals about BGN 36 an hour on a 40-hour week (BGN 6,200 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.