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Brazil · 2 open in Porto Alegre · updated 2026-10-20

Game QA Tester salary in Porto Alegre, Brazil

A mid-level Game QA Tester in Porto Alegre earns a median of R$140k a year gross ($28k), from R$120k at p10 to R$180k at p90. Porto Alegre pays 0.90× the Brazil median and 58% below the US median of $66k. About 1.5 million people live in Porto Alegre.

Estimate · gross / year
R$140kmedian · mid-level · $28k
p10 R$120kp90 R$180k
Rank 12 of 15City factor 0.90×
Pay by level

Game QA Tester pay by level in Porto Alegre

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$120k, lead R$240k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$95kR$120kR$140k$22k
Mid-levelR$120kR$140kR$180k$28k
SeniorR$150kR$190kR$230k$36k
LeadR$200kR$240kR$300k$47k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$160k) times a 0.90 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Porto Alegre

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

R$140kgross median / year
R$95k–R$110ktake-home / year (68-76%)
R$12kgross / month
R$67gross / hour, 40 h week

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

Other cities

Game QA Tester pay in other Brazil cities

Brazil overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
São Paulo1.12×R$150kR$180kR$220k
Brasília0.93×R$120kR$150kR$180k
Fortaleza0.93×R$120kR$150kR$180k
Goiânia0.93×R$120kR$150kR$180k
Manaus0.93×R$120kR$150kR$180k
Recife0.93×R$120kR$150kR$180k
Salvador0.93×R$120kR$150kR$180k
Belo Horizonte0.90×R$120kR$140kR$180k
FAQ

Game QA Tester salary in Porto Alegre: FAQ

What is the average Game QA Tester salary in Porto Alegre?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in Porto Alegre is R$140k a year ($28k). The p10 is R$120k and the p90 is R$180k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Porto Alegre with a city factor of 0.90.

How much does a senior Game QA Tester make in Porto Alegre?

A senior Game QA Tester in Porto Alegre earns a median of R$190k ($36k), with a range of R$150k to R$230k. Leads reach R$240k and juniors start near R$120k.

What is an entry-level Game QA Tester salary in Porto Alegre?

A junior Game QA Tester in Porto Alegre earns about R$120k a year ($22k), between R$95k and R$140k. Pay rises to R$140k at mid-level.

Is Porto Alegre a good-paying city for Game QA Testers in Brazil?

Porto Alegre ranks 12th of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 0.90x the national median of R$160k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in Porto Alegre?

Roughly 68-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about R$95k to R$110k a year, or R$8,600 a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Game QA Tester in Porto Alegre?

A R$140k gross salary equals about R$67 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$12k 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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