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Brazil · 0 open in Recife · updated 2026-10-20

Manual QA Tester salary in Recife, Brazil

A mid-level Manual QA Tester in Recife earns a median of R$180k a year gross ($36k), from R$150k at p10 to R$230k at p90. Recife pays 0.93× the Brazil median and 56% below the US median of $82k. About 1.7 million people live in Recife.

Estimate · gross / year
R$180kmedian · mid-level · $36k
p10 R$150kp90 R$230k
Rank 6 of 15City factor 0.93×
Pay by level

Manual QA Tester pay by level in Recife

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$140k, lead R$270k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$120kR$140kR$170k$27k
Mid-levelR$150kR$180kR$230k$36k
SeniorR$190kR$230kR$280k$44k
LeadR$220kR$270kR$330k$52k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$200k) times a 0.93 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Recife

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

Manual QA Tester pay in other Brazil cities

Brazil overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
São Paulo1.12×R$180kR$220kR$270k
Brasília0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Fortaleza0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Goiânia0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Manaus0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Salvador0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Belo Horizonte0.90×R$150kR$180kR$220k
Belém0.90×R$150kR$180kR$220k
FAQ

Manual QA Tester salary in Recife: FAQ

What is the average Manual QA Tester salary in Recife?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in Recife is R$180k a year ($36k). The p10 is R$150k and the p90 is R$230k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Recife with a city factor of 0.93.

How much does a senior Manual QA Tester make in Recife?

A senior Manual QA Tester in Recife earns a median of R$230k ($44k), with a range of R$190k to R$280k. Leads reach R$270k and juniors start near R$140k.

What is an entry-level Manual QA Tester salary in Recife?

A junior Manual QA Tester in Recife earns about R$140k a year ($27k), between R$120k and R$170k. Pay rises to R$180k at mid-level.

Is Recife a good-paying city for Manual QA Testers in Brazil?

Recife ranks 6th of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 0.93x the national median of R$200k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Manual QA Tester in Recife?

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 Manual QA Tester in Recife?

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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