QA Automation Engineer jobs in Salvador, Brazil
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Salvador earns a median of R$270k a year ($52k gross). Salvador has about 2.7 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; Brazil has 12, and remote roles can be done from Salvador.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Salvador
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Salvador 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.
Intermediate Test Engineer (Hybrid Manual & Automation)
QA Test Automation | Mid (Remote)
Intermediate Test Engineer (Manual/Automation)
QA Automation Engineer
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Salvador
Gross annual pay in BRL. Salvador is 0.93× the Brazil median (-7%), which is R$290k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$170k | R$210k | R$260k | $40k | |
| Mid-level | R$220k | R$270k | R$330k | $52k | |
| Senior | R$280k | R$350k | R$420k | $67k | |
| Lead | R$340k | R$420k | R$510k | $80k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Salvador.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Salvador
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.
- Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
- Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
- Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
- Pair with developers on testability and test data
- Report coverage and run-time trends to the team
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Salvador is on America/Bahia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Salvador: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Salvador?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Salvador earns a median of R$270k a year ($52k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$220k to R$330k. Junior pay starts near R$210k, senior pay is R$350k and leads reach R$420k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Salvador?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Salvador today, but Brazil has 12 and QA Automation Engineer 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 Salvador pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Salvador ranks 7th of 15 Brazil cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is R$290k, so Salvador is below it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Salvador ask for?
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from Salvador?
Salvador is on America/Bahia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Salvador 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 Salvador starts at the higher of the city and national median.