Game QA Tester jobs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mid-level Game QA Testers in Rio de Janeiro earn about R$140k gross a year ($27k), with most offers between R$120k and R$170k. Rio de Janeiro has about 6.7 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No Game QA Tester listing is based here today; Brazil has 2, and remote roles can be done from Rio de Janeiro.
Game QA Tester roles near Rio de Janeiro
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Rio de Janeiro today, so these are the nearest in Brazil, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior Tester II
Senior Tester II
Junior Game Tester
Game Tester
Senior Game Tester
Lead Game Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Game QA Tester pay by level in Rio de Janeiro
Gross annual pay in BRL. Rio de Janeiro is 0.88× the Brazil median (-12%), which is R$160k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$93k | R$110k | R$140k | $22k | |
| Mid-level | R$120k | R$140k | R$170k | $27k | |
| Senior | R$150k | R$180k | R$220k | $35k | |
| Lead | R$190k | R$240k | R$290k | $46k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Rio de Janeiro.
What a Game QA Tester does in Rio de Janeiro
Plays builds on PC, console and mobile to find bugs before players do.
- Run playtests against feature and release checklists
- Log bugs with video, build number and repro steps
- Check compliance on console certification lists
- Test performance, memory and save-state edge cases
- Regress fixed bugs on every build
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Rio de Janeiro is on America/Sao Paulo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
Game QA Tester jobs in other Brazil cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | R$180k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Belo Horizonte | R$140k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Salvador | R$150k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Fortaleza | R$150k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Manaus | R$150k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Brasília | R$150k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Curitiba | R$140k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Recife | R$150k | Game QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Rio de Janeiro
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Rio de Janeiro · Game QA Tester role guide · Hire a Game QA Tester
Game QA Tester jobs in Rio de Janeiro: FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Rio de Janeiro?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Rio de Janeiro earns a median of R$140k a year ($27k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$120k to R$170k. Junior pay starts near R$110k, senior pay is R$180k and leads reach R$240k.
Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Rio de Janeiro?
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Rio de Janeiro today, but Brazil has 2 and Game QA Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Rio de Janeiro pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro ranks 15th of 15 Brazil cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is R$160k, so Rio de Janeiro is below it. Against the US it is 59% below the US median of $66k.
What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Rio de Janeiro ask for?
Plays builds on PC, console and mobile to find bugs before players do. Typical requirements: Attention to detail, Bug reporting, Platform certification, Unity / Unreal basics, Game genres. The tools named most often are Jira, Unity Test Framework, TestRail.
Can a Game QA Tester work with US or European teams from Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is on America/Sao Paulo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 40% of Game QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Game QA Tester job in Rio de Janeiro with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Rio de Janeiro starts at the higher of the city and national median.