QA jobs in Chile
Chile has 11 open QA roles across 1 of our 1 listed city, and 2 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of CLP 60M gross a year. Manual QA Tester is the most common opening.
A small, relatively stable market with QA roles in fintech, mining software and retail, centred on Santiago.
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Live QA roles in Chile
11 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 9, contract 1, flex 1.
QA Manual
QA Automation
Documentation Engineer
Automatizador QA
QA Funcional (Banca) / por Proyecto
QA Automatizador COD:MET044
Role mix in Chile
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Postman, Jira, Selenium.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Chile
Gross annual pay in CLP, 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 | CLP 33M | CLP 41M | CLP 50M | CLP 51M | Guide |
| QA Automation Engineer | CLP 49M | CLP 60M | CLP 73M | CLP 76M | Guide |
| SDET | CLP 53M | CLP 65M | CLP 79M | CLP 83M | Guide |
| Mobile QA Engineer | CLP 43M | CLP 53M | CLP 64M | CLP 68M | Guide |
| Performance Test Engineer | CLP 60M | CLP 73M | CLP 89M | CLP 96M | Guide |
| QA Lead / Manager | CLP 45M | CLP 55M | CLP 67M | CLP 69M | Guide |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.53 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Chile
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 is typically 30 days.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is 15 working days.
Working week
The legal week has been stepping down from 44 toward 40 hours. Confirm the current figure.
Probation
Not defined by statute. Employers usually use fixed-term first contracts.
Employer on-costs
Employer contributions are modest but rising under recent pension reform.
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
Honorarios contractors issue fee receipts and handle their own tax.
Working language
Spanish; English in international teams.
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
Chile is on UTC-3. The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Chile'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. Chile also changes its clocks. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 9 h and with London 6 h.
Flex work in Chile: limited
Flex tasks are available in Chile for a smaller set of task types, matched to client demand. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
1 city in Chile
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.
QA jobs in Chile: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Chile?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Chile has a median gross salary of CLP 60M a year, with a p10 to p90 band of CLP 49M to CLP 73M. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns CLP 41M. Senior automation engineers reach CLP 76M.
How many QA jobs are open in Chile?
PassRidge lists 11 open QA roles in Chile today, 2 of them remote. Santiago leads with 5 listings. The most common role is Manual QA Tester.
What are the typical contract terms in Chile?
Common arrangements are: Employment contract; Fixed-term contract; Honorarios contractor. Notice: Notice is typically 30 days. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is 15 working days. Typical on-costs: Employer contributions are modest but rising under recent pension reform. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Chile have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Chile (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 Chile?
Flex tasks are available in Chile for a smaller set of task types, matched to client demand. 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 Chile hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Santiago (5). We cover 1 city: Santiago.