QA jobs in Uruguay
Uruguay has 4 open QA roles across 1 of our 1 listed city, and 1 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of UYU 2.6M gross a year. Business / Test Analyst is the most common opening.
A small, stable QA market with strong English and nearshore teams serving US and European clients, based in Montevideo.
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Live QA roles in Uruguay
4 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 4.
Principal Quality Engineer
QA Analyst
Senior QA Tester
QA Analyst
Role mix in Uruguay
- Business / Test Analyst2 50%
- SDET1 25%
- Manual QA Tester1 25%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: TestRail, Jira, Playwright.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Uruguay
Gross annual pay in UYU, 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 | UYU 1.4M | UYU 1.7M | UYU 2.1M | UYU 2.2M | Guide |
| QA Automation Engineer | UYU 2.1M | UYU 2.6M | UYU 3.1M | UYU 3.3M | Guide |
| SDET | UYU 2.3M | UYU 2.8M | UYU 3.4M | UYU 3.5M | Guide |
| Mobile QA Engineer | UYU 1.8M | UYU 2.2M | UYU 2.7M | UYU 2.9M | Guide |
| Performance Test Engineer | UYU 2.5M | UYU 3.1M | UYU 3.8M | UYU 4.1M | Guide |
| QA Lead / Manager | UYU 1.9M | UYU 2.3M | UYU 2.8M | UYU 3M | 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 Uruguay
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Dismissal usually involves severance pay rather than long notice.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is 20 days.
Working week
44 to 48 hours is the legal maximum depending on the sector.
Probation
Typically 90 days.
Employer on-costs
Employer social security is around 12% to 13% of gross, and a mandatory 13th salary is paid.
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
Independent contractors handle their own tax and social security.
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
Uruguay is on UTC-3. The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Uruguay'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. Uruguay 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 Uruguay: limited
Flex tasks are available in Uruguay 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 Uruguay
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 Uruguay: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Uruguay?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Uruguay has a median gross salary of UYU 2.6M a year, with a p10 to p90 band of UYU 2.1M to UYU 3.1M. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns UYU 1.7M. Senior automation engineers reach UYU 3.3M.
How many QA jobs are open in Uruguay?
PassRidge lists 4 open QA roles in Uruguay today, 1 of them remote. Montevideo leads with 3 listings. The most common role is Business / Test Analyst.
What are the typical contract terms in Uruguay?
Common arrangements are: Employment contract; Fixed-term contract; Independent contractor. Notice: Dismissal usually involves severance pay rather than long notice. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is 20 days. Typical on-costs: Employer social security is around 12% to 13% of gross, and a mandatory 13th salary is paid. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Uruguay have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Uruguay (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 Uruguay?
Flex tasks are available in Uruguay 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 Uruguay hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Montevideo (3). We cover 1 city: Montevideo.