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Brazil · 0 open in São Paulo · updated 2026-10-20

Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in São Paulo, Brazil

A mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in São Paulo earns a median of R$270k a year gross ($52k), from R$220k at p10 to R$330k at p90. São Paulo pays 1.12× the Brazil median and 48% below the US median of $100k. About 12.4 million people live in São Paulo.

Estimate · gross / year
R$270kmedian · mid-level · $52k
p10 R$220kp90 R$330k
Rank 1 of 15City factor 1.12×
Pay by level

Data / ETL QA Engineer pay by level in São Paulo

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$210k, lead R$430k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$170kR$210kR$250k$40k
Mid-levelR$220kR$270kR$330k$52k
SeniorR$290kR$350kR$430k$67k
LeadR$350kR$430kR$520k$82k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$240k) times a 1.12 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in São Paulo

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

R$270kgross median / year
R$180k–R$210ktake-home / year (68-76%)
R$22kgross / month
R$130gross / 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
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
Belém0.90×R$180kR$220kR$270k
FAQ

Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in São Paulo: FAQ

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

The median gross salary for a mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in São Paulo is R$270k a year ($52k). The p10 is R$220k and the p90 is R$330k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to São Paulo with a city factor of 1.12.

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

A senior Data / ETL QA Engineer in São Paulo earns a median of R$350k ($67k), with a range of R$290k to R$430k. Leads reach R$430k and juniors start near R$210k.

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

A junior Data / ETL QA Engineer in São Paulo earns about R$210k a year ($40k), between R$170k and R$250k. Pay rises to R$270k at mid-level.

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

São Paulo ranks 1st of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 1.12x the national median of R$240k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.

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

Roughly 68-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about R$180k to R$210k a year, or R$16k a month. This is not tax advice.

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

A R$270k gross salary equals about R$130 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$22k 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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