SDET salary in Varna, Bulgaria
A mid-level SDET in Varna earns a median of BGN 61k a year gross ($34k), from BGN 50k at p10 to BGN 75k at p90. Varna pays 0.88× the Bulgaria median and 74% below the US median of $130k. About 319,000 people live in Varna.
SDET pay by level in Varna
Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior BGN 47k, lead BGN 94k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 38k | BGN 47k | BGN 57k | $26k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 50k | BGN 61k | BGN 75k | $34k | |
| Senior | BGN 64k | BGN 78k | BGN 96k | $44k | |
| Lead | BGN 77k | BGN 94k | BGN 110k | $52k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Bulgaria median (BGN 70k) times a 0.88 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Varna
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 Varna: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Varna?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Varna is BGN 61k a year ($34k). The p10 is BGN 50k and the p90 is BGN 75k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Varna with a city factor of 0.88.
How much does a senior SDET make in Varna?
A senior SDET in Varna earns a median of BGN 78k ($44k), with a range of BGN 64k to BGN 96k. Leads reach BGN 94k and juniors start near BGN 47k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Varna?
A junior SDET in Varna earns about BGN 47k a year ($26k), between BGN 38k and BGN 57k. Pay rises to BGN 61k at mid-level.
Is Varna a good-paying city for SDETs in Bulgaria?
Varna ranks 3rd of 3 tracked Bulgaria cities for this role, at 0.88x the national median of BGN 70k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Varna?
Roughly 74-80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about BGN 45k to BGN 49k a year, or BGN 3,900 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Varna?
A BGN 61k gross salary equals about BGN 29 an hour on a 40-hour week (BGN 5,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.