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Brazil · 0 open in Curitiba · updated 2026-10-20

Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Curitiba, Brazil

A mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in Curitiba earns a median of R$220k a year gross ($41k), from R$180k at p10 to R$260k at p90. Curitiba pays 0.89× the Brazil median and 59% below the US median of $100k. About 1.9 million people live in Curitiba.

Estimate · gross / year
R$220kmedian · mid-level · $41k
p10 R$180kp90 R$260k
Rank 13 of 15City factor 0.89×
Pay by level

Data / ETL QA Engineer pay by level in Curitiba

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$160k, lead R$340k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$130kR$160kR$200k$32k
Mid-levelR$180kR$220kR$260k$41k
SeniorR$230kR$280kR$340k$54k
LeadR$280kR$340kR$420k$66k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$240k) times a 0.89 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Curitiba

Employers in Brazil usually quote monthly gross (CLT) or monthly invoice (PJ), with a 13th salary under CLT.

R$220kgross median / year
R$150k–R$170ktake-home / year (68-76%)
R$18kgross / month
R$110gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Data / ETL QA Engineer pay in other Brazil cities

Brazil overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
São Paulo1.12×R$220kR$270kR$330k
Brasília0.93×R$180kR$230kR$270k
Fortaleza0.93×R$180kR$230kR$270k
Goiânia0.93×R$180kR$230kR$270k
Manaus0.93×R$180kR$230kR$270k
Recife0.93×R$180kR$230kR$270k
Salvador0.93×R$180kR$230kR$270k
Belo Horizonte0.90×R$180kR$220kR$270k
FAQ

Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Curitiba: FAQ

What is the average Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Curitiba?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in Curitiba is R$220k a year ($41k). The p10 is R$180k and the p90 is R$260k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Curitiba with a city factor of 0.89.

How much does a senior Data / ETL QA Engineer make in Curitiba?

A senior Data / ETL QA Engineer in Curitiba earns a median of R$280k ($54k), with a range of R$230k to R$340k. Leads reach R$340k and juniors start near R$160k.

What is an entry-level Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Curitiba?

A junior Data / ETL QA Engineer in Curitiba earns about R$160k a year ($32k), between R$130k and R$200k. Pay rises to R$220k at mid-level.

Is Curitiba a good-paying city for Data / ETL QA Engineers in Brazil?

Curitiba ranks 13th of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 0.89x the national median of R$240k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Data / ETL QA Engineer in Curitiba?

Roughly 68-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about R$150k to R$170k a year, or R$13k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Data / ETL QA Engineer in Curitiba?

A R$220k gross salary equals about R$110 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$18k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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