QA Lead / Manager jobs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
QA Lead / Manager pay in Rio de Janeiro centres on R$230k ($45k) at mid-level, from R$190k to R$290k. Rio de Janeiro has about 6.7 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Rio de Janeiro
No QA Lead / Manager 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.
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QA Lead / Manager 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$270k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$150k | R$180k | R$220k | $35k | |
| Mid-level | R$190k | R$230k | R$290k | $45k | |
| Senior | R$240k | R$300k | R$360k | $57k | |
| Lead | R$310k | R$370k | R$460k | $72k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Rio de Janeiro.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Rio de Janeiro
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
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.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Brazil cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | R$300k | 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 |
| Manaus | 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 Rio de Janeiro
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Rio de Janeiro: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Rio de Janeiro?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Rio de Janeiro earns a median of R$230k a year ($45k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$190k to R$290k. Junior pay starts near R$180k, senior pay is R$300k and leads reach R$370k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Rio de Janeiro right now, 0 of them remote, and 2 in Brazil. 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 QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is R$270k, so Rio de Janeiro is below it. Against the US it is 59% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Rio de Janeiro 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 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. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager 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.