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QA Engineer Salary in Brazil

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The Brazil median is $49,104 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$49,104
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,089
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$49,104
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$23.61
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$49,104
Salvador, BR$49,104
Fortaleza, BR$49,104
Manaus, BR$49,104
Brasília, BR$49,104
Curitiba, BR$49,104
Recife, BR$49,104
Goiânia, BR$49,104
Belém, BR$49,104
Porto Alegre, BR$49,104
São Paulo, BR$35,801
Rio de Janeiro, BR$31,693

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in Brazil?
The national median qa engineer salary in Brazil is about R$ 251.000 per year (R$ 20.900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 162.000 to R$ 251.000.
Which Brazil city pays qa engineers the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 251.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 162.000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about R$ 105.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 350.400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is qa engineer in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +20% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.