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QA Engineer Salary in Portugal

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The Portugal median is $80,407 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$80,407
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,729
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$80,407
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$38.65
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$80,407
Amadora, PT$80,407
Coimbra, PT$80,407
Leiria, PT$80,407
Setúbal, PT$80,407
Funchal, PT$80,407
Viseu, PT$80,407
Queluz, PT$80,407
Lisbon, PT$58,281
Porto, PT$52,236

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in Portugal?
The national median qa engineer salary in Portugal is about 70 500 € per year (5900 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 45 800 € to 70 500 €.
Which Portugal city pays qa engineers the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 70 500 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 45 800 € per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about 29 600 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 98 400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is qa engineer in demand in Portugal?
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.