Localization QA Tester salary in Portugal
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Portugal earns a median of €15k ($16k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €12k to €18k. That is 66% below the US median for the same role. Portugal ranks 29 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €12k, leads reach €24k.
Localization QA Tester pay by level in Portugal
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €12k, lead pay is €24k: leads earn 105% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €9,600 | €12k | €14k | $13k | |
| Mid-level | €12k | €15k | €18k | $16k | |
| Senior | €16k | €19k | €23k | $21k | |
| Lead | €20k | €24k | €29k | $26k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Localization QA Tester pay by city in Portugal
Lisbon pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €15k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | A | 1.10× (+10%) | €16k | €13k–€20k | $18k | 30 |
| Porto | A | 1.00× (0%) | €15k | €12k–€18k | $16k | 5 |
| Braga | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €13k | €11k–€16k | $14k | 15 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Portugal
A mid-level Localization QA Tester on €15k gross keeps roughly 68–75% after income tax and social contributions, about €10k to €11k a year.
In Portugal, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary over 14 payments, or annual figures in job ads. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Portugal
No Localization QA Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 62 QA listings in Portugal.
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0 listings in Portugal show a real posted pay range (0 for Localization QA Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Localization QA Testers in Portugal
Employer mix by share of listings (62 listings in Portugal). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Games studios34%
- Software companies23%
- AI companies18%
- Fintech companies13%
- Healthtech companies5%
What this estimate rests on
The Localization QA Tester baseline uses 4 US posted pay ranges. For Portugal, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
Localization QA Tester salary and jobs by city in Portugal
Localization QA Tester salary in Portugal: FAQ
What is the average Localization QA Tester salary in Portugal?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Localization QA Tester in Portugal is €15k a year ($16k). The p10 is €12k and the p90 is €18k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Localization QA Tester earn in Portugal?
A senior Localization QA Tester in Portugal earns a median of €19k ($21k), with a range of €16k to €23k. Leads earn €24k, 105% more than juniors at €12k.
Which city in Portugal pays Localization QA Testers the most?
Lisbon has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level Localization QA Tester at about €16k ($18k). Braga sits at 0.88x, around €13k.
How does Portugal compare with the US for Localization QA Tester pay?
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in the US earns a median of $48k. In Portugal the equivalent is $16k, which is 66% below the US figure. Portugal ranks 29 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $27k.
What is the take-home pay for a Localization QA Tester in Portugal?
Roughly 68–75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €10k to €11k a year on a €15k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Localization QA Tester jobs are open in Portugal?
PassRidge lists no live Localization QA Tester listing in Portugal today, and 62 QA listings across all roles in Portugal. 0 of the Localization QA Tester listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Portugal
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €25k | $27k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €37k | $41k |
| SDET | €40k | $44k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €34k | $37k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €33k | $36k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €45k | $49k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €56k | $61k |
| Game QA Tester | €20k | $22k |
| Accessibility Tester | €30k | $33k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €27k | $30k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €31k | $34k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €32k | $35k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €44k | $48k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €28k | $30k |
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