SDET jobs in Salvador, Brazil
SDET pay in Salvador centres on R$300k ($57k) at mid-level, from R$240k to R$360k. Salvador has about 2.7 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Brazil has 2, and remote roles can be done from Salvador.
SDET roles near Salvador
No SDET 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.
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"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
SDET pay by level in Salvador
Gross annual pay in BRL. Salvador is 0.93× the Brazil median (-7%), which is R$320k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$180k | R$230k | R$270k | $43k | |
| Mid-level | R$240k | R$300k | R$360k | $57k | |
| Senior | R$310k | R$380k | R$460k | $72k | |
| Lead | R$370k | R$450k | R$550k | $87k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Salvador.
What a SDET does in Salvador
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates.
- Design test frameworks and shared libraries used by several teams
- Build test environments, fixtures and service virtualisation
- Review production code for testability
- Own quality gates in the delivery pipeline
- Mentor developers on writing reliable tests
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.
SDET jobs in other Brazil cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | R$360k | SDET jobs |
| Rio de Janeiro | R$280k | SDET jobs |
| Belo Horizonte | R$290k | SDET jobs |
| Fortaleza | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Manaus | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Brasília | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Curitiba | R$280k | SDET jobs |
| Recife | R$300k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Salvador
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SDET jobs in Salvador: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Salvador?
A mid-level SDET in Salvador earns a median of R$300k a year ($57k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$240k to R$360k. Junior pay starts near R$230k, senior pay is R$380k and leads reach R$450k.
Are there SDET jobs in Salvador?
No SDET listing is based in Salvador today, but Brazil has 2 and SDET 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 SDET pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is R$320k, so Salvador is below it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Salvador ask for?
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates. Typical requirements: Strong programming (Java / C# / Python / TS), Design patterns, CI/CD and containers, Distributed systems basics, Code review. The tools named most often are Playwright, REST Assured, Docker, GitHub Actions.
Can a SDET 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. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET 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.