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Game QA Tester salary in São Paulo, Brazil

A mid-level Game QA Tester in São Paulo earns a median of R$180k a year gross ($34k), from R$150k at p10 to R$220k at p90. São Paulo pays 1.12× the Brazil median and 48% below the US median of $66k. About 12.4 million people live in São Paulo.

Estimate · gross / year
R$180kmedian · mid-level · $34k
p10 R$150kp90 R$220k
Rank 1 of 15City factor 1.12×
Pay by level

Game QA Tester pay by level in São Paulo

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$140k, lead R$300k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$120kR$140kR$180k$28k
Mid-levelR$150kR$180kR$220k$34k
SeniorR$190kR$230kR$280k$45k
LeadR$250kR$300kR$370k$58k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$160k) 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$180kgross median / year
R$120k–R$140ktake-home / year (68-76%)
R$15kgross / month
R$87gross / 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
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
Belém0.90×R$120kR$140kR$180k
FAQ

Game QA Tester salary in São Paulo: FAQ

What is the average Game QA Tester salary in São Paulo?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in São Paulo is R$180k a year ($34k). The p10 is R$150k and the p90 is R$220k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to São Paulo with a city factor of 1.12.

How much does a senior Game QA Tester make in São Paulo?

A senior Game QA Tester in São Paulo earns a median of R$230k ($45k), with a range of R$190k to R$280k. Leads reach R$300k and juniors start near R$140k.

What is an entry-level Game QA Tester salary in São Paulo?

A junior Game QA Tester in São Paulo earns about R$140k a year ($28k), between R$120k and R$180k. Pay rises to R$180k at mid-level.

Is São Paulo a good-paying city for Game QA Testers in Brazil?

São Paulo ranks 1st of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 1.12x the national median of R$160k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.

What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in São Paulo?

Roughly 68-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about R$120k to R$140k a year, or R$11k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Game QA Tester in São Paulo?

A R$180k gross salary equals about R$87 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$15k 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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