QA jobs in Peru
Peru has 13 open QA roles across 1 of our 3 listed cities, and 1 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of S/170k gross a year. Manual QA Tester is the most common opening.
A small QA market with banking and retail software teams in Lima and some nearshore work.
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Live QA roles in Peru
13 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 11, contract 2.
QA Funcional Jr.
Lead QA Automation
Principal Quality Engineer
QA Program Lead
QA Funcional Senior
Mid QA Certification Analyst
Role mix in Peru
- Manual QA Tester7 54%
- QA Automation Engineer4 31%
- SDET1 8%
- QA Lead / Manager1 8%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Postman, Selenium, Appium.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Peru
Gross annual pay in PEN, 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 | S/94k | S/110k | S/140k | S/140k | Guide |
| QA Automation Engineer | S/140k | S/170k | S/210k | S/220k | Guide |
| SDET | S/150k | S/180k | S/220k | S/230k | Guide |
| Mobile QA Engineer | S/120k | S/150k | S/180k | S/190k | Guide |
| Performance Test Engineer | S/170k | S/210k | S/250k | S/270k | Guide |
| QA Lead / Manager | S/130k | S/150k | S/190k | S/200k | Guide |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.37 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Peru
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Resignation notice is typically 30 days.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is 30 days.
Working week
48 hours is the legal maximum.
Probation
Three months by default, up to six or twelve for qualified or management roles.
Employer on-costs
Employer health contribution is 9%. Two statutory bonuses a year and a service compensation fund are paid on top, so total cost is often quoted above 40% of base pay.
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
Service contractors handle their own tax and insurance.
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
Peru is on UTC-5. The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Peru'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. Peru keeps its clock all year. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 9 h and with London 4 h.
Flex work in Peru: limited
Flex tasks are available in Peru 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.
3 cities in Peru
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 Peru: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Peru?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Peru has a median gross salary of S/170k a year, with a p10 to p90 band of S/140k to S/210k. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns S/110k. Senior automation engineers reach S/220k.
How many QA jobs are open in Peru?
PassRidge lists 13 open QA roles in Peru today, 1 of them remote. Lima leads with 4 listings. The most common role is Manual QA Tester.
What are the typical contract terms in Peru?
Common arrangements are: Employment contract; Fixed-term contract; Service contractor. Notice: Resignation notice is typically 30 days. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is 30 days. Typical on-costs: Employer health contribution is 9%. Two statutory bonuses a year and a service compensation fund are paid on top, so total cost is often quoted above 40% of base pay. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Peru have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Peru (UTC-5) overlaps 7 h with US East, 6 h with US West, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. Overlap shifts by up to an hour when clocks change.
Can I do PassRidge Flex work from Peru?
Flex tasks are available in Peru 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 Peru hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Lima (4). We cover 3 cities: Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo.