Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Sofia, Bulgaria
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Sofia earns a median of BGN 52k a year gross ($29k), from BGN 42k at p10 to BGN 63k at p90. Sofia pays 1.08× the Bulgaria median and 68% below the US median of $90k. About 1.2 million people live in Sofia.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Sofia
Gross annual pay in BGN. Junior BGN 40k, lead BGN 83k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 33k | BGN 40k | BGN 48k | $22k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 42k | BGN 52k | BGN 63k | $29k | |
| Senior | BGN 56k | BGN 68k | BGN 84k | $38k | |
| Lead | BGN 68k | BGN 83k | BGN 100k | $46k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Bulgaria median (BGN 48k) 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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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Sofia: FAQ
What is the average Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Sofia?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Sofia is BGN 52k a year ($29k). The p10 is BGN 42k and the p90 is BGN 63k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sofia with a city factor of 1.08.
How much does a senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) make in Sofia?
A senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Sofia earns a median of BGN 68k ($38k), with a range of BGN 56k to BGN 84k. Leads reach BGN 83k and juniors start near BGN 40k.
What is an entry-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Sofia?
A junior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Sofia earns about BGN 40k a year ($22k), between BGN 33k and BGN 48k. Pay rises to BGN 52k at mid-level.
Is Sofia a good-paying city for Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in Bulgaria?
Sofia ranks 1st of 3 tracked Bulgaria cities for this role, at 1.08x the national median of BGN 48k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Sofia?
Roughly 74-80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about BGN 38k to BGN 42k a year, or BGN 3,300 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Sofia?
A BGN 52k gross salary equals about BGN 25 an hour on a 40-hour week (BGN 4,300 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.