QA Lead / Manager jobs in Manaus, Brazil
QA Lead / Manager pay in Manaus centres on R$250k ($48k) at mid-level, from R$200k to R$300k. Manaus has about 2.2 million residents and is the 6th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Brazil has 2, and remote roles can be done from Manaus.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Manaus
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Manaus 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.
Quality Assurance Test Lead
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Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Manaus
Gross annual pay in BRL. Manaus is 0.93× the Brazil median (-7%), which is R$270k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$160k | R$190k | R$230k | $37k | |
| Mid-level | R$200k | R$250k | R$300k | $48k | |
| Senior | R$260k | R$320k | R$380k | $61k | |
| Lead | R$320k | R$390k | R$480k | $76k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Manaus.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Manaus
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Manaus is on America/Manaus. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Brazil cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | R$300k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Rio de Janeiro | R$230k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Belo Horizonte | R$240k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Salvador | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Fortaleza | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Brasília | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Curitiba | R$240k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Recife | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Manaus
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Manaus: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Manaus?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Manaus earns a median of R$250k a year ($48k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$200k to R$300k. Junior pay starts near R$190k, senior pay is R$320k and leads reach R$390k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Manaus?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Manaus today, but Brazil has 2 and QA Lead / Manager 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 Manaus pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Manaus ranks 5th of 15 Brazil cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is R$270k, so Manaus is below it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Manaus ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager work with US or European teams from Manaus?
Manaus is on America/Manaus. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Manaus 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 Manaus starts at the higher of the city and national median.