QA jobs in Argentina
Argentina has 46 open QA roles across 2 of our 2 listed cities, and 30 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of $49k gross a year. QA Automation Engineer is the most common opening.
A QA talent market with strong English and a large share of remote work for US and EU clients, centred on Buenos Aires.
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Live QA roles in Argentina
46 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 41, contract 5.
Intermediate Test Engineer (Hybrid Manual & Automation)
Senior SDET ID85593
PM/QA Delivery Owner
QA Engineer (Automation and AI tooling)
Tester SAP - Casos de Prueba y UAT | Oil & Gas
Senior Automation Tester (Mobile)
Role mix in Argentina
- QA Automation Engineer20 43%
- Manual QA Tester15 33%
- Business / Test Analyst5 11%
- SDET3 7%
- AI / LLM Evaluation QA2 4%
- Mobile QA Engineer1 2%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Argentina
Gross annual pay in USD, mid-level. Median is the modelled middle of the market. P10 to P90 is the usual spread: median x 0.82 to x 1.22.
| Role | P10 | Median | P90 | Senior median | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | $27k | $33k | $40k | $41k | Detail |
| QA Automation Engineer | $40k | $49k | $60k | $62k | Detail |
| SDET | $43k | $53k | $65k | $67k | Detail |
| Mobile QA Engineer | $35k | $43k | $52k | $56k | Detail |
| Performance Test Engineer | $49k | $59k | $72k | $78k | Detail |
| QA Lead / Manager | $36k | $44k | $54k | $57k | Detail |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.40 of the US level). Pay is shown in USD because contracts for remote QA work in Argentina are commonly dollar-based. Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Argentina
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Notice rules depend on tenure. Confirm the current figures with local counsel.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is 14 days, rising with tenure.
Working week
48 hours is the legal maximum, eight a day.
Probation
Three months by default.
Employer on-costs
Employer contributions are around a quarter of payroll. A mandatory 13th salary (aguinaldo) is paid in two instalments.
Employer of record
An employer of record can hire here without a local entity, usually for a monthly fee on top of salary and on-costs.
Contractors
Contractors are often paid in USD. Local payout rules change often, so confirm the route before you start.
Working language
Spanish; English in most QA teams serving US clients.
Typical values and ranges for orientation only. Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with local counsel or an employer of record before you hire. PassRidge does not provide legal advice.
Overlap with US and European teams
Argentina is on UTC-3. The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Argentina's main clock against the same hours at four client hubs. Green is shared time.
Europe moves its clocks on 25 Oct 2026 and the US on 1 Nov 2026. For that week US East and London overlap 4 h on a 09:00-17:00 day, against 3 h today. Argentina keeps its clock all year. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 9 h and with London 6 h.
Flex work in Argentina: open
Flex tasks are open to contractors in Argentina, paid in USD. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
2 cities in Argentina
Tier A cities are established QA hubs. Tier B are growing. Tier C are emerging. Each page has local pay, jobs and time-zone overlap.
Nearby countries
QA jobs in Argentina: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Argentina?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Argentina has a median gross salary of $49k a year, with a p10 to p90 band of $40k to $60k. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns $33k. Senior automation engineers reach $62k.
How many QA jobs are open in Argentina?
PassRidge lists 46 open QA roles in Argentina today, 30 of them remote. Buenos Aires leads with 15 listings. The most common role is QA Automation Engineer.
What are the typical contract terms in Argentina?
Common arrangements are: Employment contract; Independent contractor; Fixed-term contract. Notice: Notice rules depend on tenure. Confirm the current figures with local counsel. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is 14 days, rising with tenure. Typical on-costs: Employer contributions are around a quarter of payroll. A mandatory 13th salary (aguinaldo) is paid in two instalments. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Argentina have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Argentina (UTC-3) overlaps 7 h with US East, 4 h with US West, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. Overlap shifts by up to an hour when clocks change.
Can I do PassRidge Flex work from Argentina?
Flex tasks are open to contractors in Argentina, paid in USD. Flex tasks run 3-4 hours a day and rates are shown before you accept. Check your main employer's contract for side-work rules first.
Which cities in Argentina hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Buenos Aires (15), Córdoba (1). We cover 2 cities: Buenos Aires, Córdoba.