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Brazil · 0 open in Rio de Janeiro · updated 2026-10-20

Game QA Tester salary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A mid-level Game QA Tester in Rio de Janeiro earns a median of R$140k a year gross ($27k), from R$120k at p10 to R$170k at p90. Rio de Janeiro pays 0.88× the Brazil median and 59% below the US median of $66k. About 6.7 million people live in Rio de Janeiro.

Estimate · gross / year
R$140kmedian · mid-level · $27k
p10 R$120kp90 R$170k
Rank 15 of 15City factor 0.88×
Pay by level

Game QA Tester pay by level in Rio de Janeiro

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$110k, lead R$240k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$93kR$110kR$140k$22k
Mid-levelR$120kR$140kR$170k$27k
SeniorR$150kR$180kR$220k$35k
LeadR$190kR$240kR$290k$46k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$160k) times a 0.88 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Rio de Janeiro

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 Rio de Janeiro: FAQ

What is the average Game QA Tester salary in Rio de Janeiro?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in Rio de Janeiro is R$140k a year ($27k). The p10 is R$120k and the p90 is R$170k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Rio de Janeiro with a city factor of 0.88.

How much does a senior Game QA Tester make in Rio de Janeiro?

A senior Game QA Tester in Rio de Janeiro earns a median of R$180k ($35k), with a range of R$150k to R$220k. Leads reach R$240k and juniors start near R$110k.

What is an entry-level Game QA Tester salary in Rio de Janeiro?

A junior Game QA Tester in Rio de Janeiro earns about R$110k a year ($22k), between R$93k and R$140k. Pay rises to R$140k at mid-level.

Is Rio de Janeiro a good-paying city for Game QA Testers in Brazil?

Rio de Janeiro ranks 15th of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 0.88x 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 Rio de Janeiro?

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 Rio de Janeiro?

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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