Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Bulgaria
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay in Bulgaria centres on BGN 48k a year ($27k) at mid-level. Expect BGN 39k at the low end and BGN 59k 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 37k, leads reach BGN 77k.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Bulgaria
Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior pay is BGN 37k, lead pay is BGN 77k: leads earn 109% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 30k | BGN 37k | BGN 45k | $20k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 39k | BGN 48k | BGN 59k | $27k | |
| Senior | BGN 52k | BGN 63k | BGN 77k | $35k | |
| Lead | BGN 63k | BGN 77k | BGN 94k | $43k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by city in Bulgaria
Sofia pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of BGN 48k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | B | 1.08× (+8%) | BGN 52k | BGN 42k–BGN 63k | $29k | 3 |
| Plovdiv | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 42k | BGN 35k–BGN 51k | $23k | 1 |
| Varna | C | 0.88× (-12%) | BGN 42k | BGN 35k–BGN 51k | $23k | 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 Technical Writer (QA / Docs) on BGN 48k gross keeps roughly 74–80% after income tax and social contributions, about BGN 36k to BGN 38k 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
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 18 QA listings in Bulgaria.
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0 listings in Bulgaria show a real posted pay range (0 for Technical Writer (QA / Docs)). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s 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 Technical Writer (QA / Docs) baseline uses 17 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.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary and jobs by city in Bulgaria
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Bulgaria: FAQ
What is the average Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Bulgaria?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Bulgaria is BGN 48k a year ($27k). The p10 is BGN 39k and the p90 is BGN 59k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Bulgaria?
A senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Bulgaria earns a median of BGN 63k ($35k), with a range of BGN 52k to BGN 77k. Leads earn BGN 77k, 109% more than juniors at BGN 37k.
Which city in Bulgaria pays Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s the most?
Sofia has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) at about BGN 52k ($29k). Varna sits at 0.88x, around BGN 42k.
How does Bulgaria compare with the US for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in the US earns a median of $90k. In Bulgaria the equivalent is $27k, which is 70% below the US figure. Bulgaria ranks 32 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $30k.
What is the take-home pay for a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Bulgaria?
Roughly 74–80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about BGN 36k to BGN 38k a year on a BGN 48k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs are open in Bulgaria?
PassRidge lists no live Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing in Bulgaria today, and 18 QA listings across all roles in Bulgaria. 0 of the Technical Writer (QA / Docs) 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 |
| SDET | BGN 70k | $39k |
| 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 |
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