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Brazil · 10 open in São Paulo · updated 2026-10-20

Manual QA Tester salary in São Paulo, Brazil

A mid-level Manual QA Tester in São Paulo earns a median of R$220k a year gross ($43k), from R$180k at p10 to R$270k at p90. São Paulo pays 1.12× the Brazil median and 48% below the US median of $82k. About 12.4 million people live in São Paulo.

Estimate · gross / year
R$220kmedian · mid-level · $43k
p10 R$180kp90 R$270k
Rank 1 of 15City factor 1.12×
Pay by level

Manual QA Tester pay by level in São Paulo

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$170k, lead R$330k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$140kR$170kR$210k$33k
Mid-levelR$180kR$220kR$270k$43k
SeniorR$230kR$280kR$340k$53k
LeadR$270kR$330kR$400k$63k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$200k) 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$220kgross median / year
R$150k–R$170ktake-home / year (68-76%)
R$18kgross / month
R$110gross / 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
Brasília0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Fortaleza0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Goiânia0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Manaus0.93×R$150kR$180kR$230k
Recife0.93×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 São Paulo: FAQ

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

The median gross salary for a mid-level Manual QA Tester in São Paulo is R$220k a year ($43k). The p10 is R$180k and the p90 is R$270k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to São Paulo with a city factor of 1.12.

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

A senior Manual QA Tester in São Paulo earns a median of R$280k ($53k), with a range of R$230k to R$340k. Leads reach R$330k and juniors start near R$170k.

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

A junior Manual QA Tester in São Paulo earns about R$170k a year ($33k), between R$140k and R$210k. Pay rises to R$220k at mid-level.

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

São Paulo ranks 1st of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 1.12x the national median of R$200k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.

What is the take-home pay for a Manual 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$150k to R$170k a year, or R$13k a month. This is not tax advice.

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

A R$220k gross salary equals about R$110 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$18k 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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