Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Hungary
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay in Hungary centres on HUF 11M a year ($30k) at mid-level. Expect HUF 8.8M at the low end and HUF 13M at the high end. That is 67% below the US median for the same role. Hungary ranks 30 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near HUF 8.2M, leads reach HUF 17M.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Hungary
Gross annual pay in HUF. Junior pay is HUF 8.2M, lead pay is HUF 17M: leads earn 109% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 6.7M | HUF 8.2M | HUF 10M | $23k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 8.8M | HUF 11M | HUF 13M | $30k | |
| Senior | HUF 12M | HUF 14M | HUF 17M | $39k | |
| Lead | HUF 14M | HUF 17M | HUF 21M | $48k |
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 Hungary
Budapest pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of HUF 11M.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | B | 1.06× (+6%) | HUF 11M | HUF 9.3M–HUF 14M | $32k | 7 |
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 Hungary
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) on HUF 11M gross keeps roughly 63–69% after income tax and social contributions, about HUF 6.9M to HUF 7.6M a year.
In Hungary, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, often quoted in HUF thousands. 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 Hungary
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 8 QA listings in Hungary.
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0 listings in Hungary 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 Hungary
Employer mix by share of listings (8 listings in Hungary). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies38%
- Fintech companies25%
- Games studios12%
- AI companies12%
- E-commerce companies12%
What this estimate rests on
The Technical Writer (QA / Docs) baseline uses 17 US posted pay ranges. For Hungary, 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 4 of 8.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary and jobs by city in Hungary
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Hungary: FAQ
What is the average Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Hungary?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Hungary is HUF 11M a year ($30k). The p10 is HUF 8.8M and the p90 is HUF 13M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Hungary?
A senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Hungary earns a median of HUF 14M ($39k), with a range of HUF 12M to HUF 17M. Leads earn HUF 17M, 109% more than juniors at HUF 8.2M.
How does pay in Budapest compare with the rest of Hungary?
Budapest is our only tracked city in Hungary. Its pay factor is 1.06x the country median, about HUF 11M ($32k) for a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs).
How does Hungary 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 Hungary the equivalent is $30k, which is 67% below the US figure. Hungary ranks 30 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 Hungary?
Roughly 63–69% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about HUF 6.9M to HUF 7.6M a year on a HUF 11M 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 Hungary?
PassRidge lists no live Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing in Hungary today, and 8 QA listings across all roles in Hungary. 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 Hungary
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | HUF 9.8M | $27k |
| QA Automation Engineer | HUF 14M | $40k |
| SDET | HUF 16M | $43k |
| QA Lead / Manager | HUF 13M | $36k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | HUF 13M | $35k |
| Performance Test Engineer | HUF 18M | $49k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | HUF 22M | $60k |
| Game QA Tester | HUF 7.9M | $22k |
| Accessibility Tester | HUF 12M | $32k |
| Business / Test Analyst | HUF 11M | $29k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | HUF 12M | $33k |
| Localization QA Tester | HUF 5.7M | $16k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | HUF 12M | $34k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | HUF 17M | $48k |
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